A poor peasant family, a failed cabinet maker and an unemployed worker struggle in contrast to crooked rich businessmen. nearby.A Communist meeting gives young workers hope for a better future.

Gaston Modot
Gaston Ravaux

Svetlana Pitoëff
Gilberte
Jandeline
Peasant

Fabien Loris
Pierrot

François Viguier
Peasant

Georges Spanelly
Director

Jean Dasté
Director's son

Jacques Brunius
Director's grandson
Camille Corney
Decorator
André Delferrière

Claire Gérard
Mannered lady

Gabrielle Fontan
Antoinette

Solange Varenne
Marizier
Uruchona