A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son Jean-Philippe, he decides to disappear at sea. However, he runs into Albert Duvivier, one of his former employees. He comes to realise that he has ignored the important things in his life.
as Sam Lion
as Albert Duvivier aka Al, Sam's fired employee
as Victoria, daughter of Sam
as Jean-Philippe Lion, son of Sam
as Yvette, Sam's first wife
as Pierre Duvivier, Albert's father
as Corinne Lion, Victoria's mother
as Maître Vergne, Sam's notary
as Priest of Sam
as German tourist in Africa
as Sam's Doctor
as Sam's secretary
as Al's sister
as Monsieur Loyal
as Sam at 3 years old
as Sam at 7 years old
as Sam at 16 years old
as Sam at 20 years old
as Guide
as Carousel boss
as Street singer
as Head of personnel
as Al's first fiancée
as Banker
as UTA hostess
as Al's brother-in-law
as Prostitute
as Photographer
as 1st German terrorist
as 2nd German terrorist
as Giant
as Dwarf
as Al's girlfriend
as Victoria at 9 years old
as Singer (uncredited)
as Little girl at the Butte carousel (uncredited)
