
After fatally shooting a stalker, Parisian bar-maid Lea must live the life of the title reptile. At the time of the killing she was living with Francis, a much older American ex-con. After committing the murder, the fleeing and frightened Lea is saved by Paris paper boys Jean and Luc. Later she tells her sad story to hard-drinking Moskowitz, a middle-aged cop who secretly desires her. His unrequited love leads to tragedy. Meanwhile, Lea continues living with Francis, but also shacks up with Luc while trying to avoid the jealous cop.

Chiara Mastroianni
Léa

Jackie Berroyer
Moskowitz

Seymour Cassel
Francis

Antoine Chappey
Luc
Alban Guitteny
Jean
Julien Collet
Julien

Edward Bunker
Sid Dembo

Sandrine Dumas
Eva

Marilyne Canto
Esther, boss of the bar

Philippe van Herwijnen
Killer

François Guérif
Patron of the Soleil
Dominique Camara
Client of the Soleil
Jean-René de Fleurieu
Photograph

Dan Herzberg
Night owl
Nicolas Leouzon
Bartender