
Five young conscripts lead a peaceful life in the barracks of a small town. Their officer is an eccentric man who lets them spend their time listening to music. The atmosphere changes completely with the arrival of a new officer who wants to prepare them for major maneuvers.

Michel Galabru
le colonel Desjument

Jean Reno
le lieutenant Zag

Betty Beckers
Madame Desjument

Paul Préboist
le colonel Beaudouin

Michel Modo
le sergent Merlin

Jacques Legras
le colonel allemand
Bouboule
Bibendum
Michel Duchezeau
le lieutenant Zig
Michèle Grignon
Valentine
Jean-François Duhamel
Valentin

Stéphane Gildas
le volontaire

Jacques Préboist
le cuisinier