Yves Montand

Alex, head waiter

Nicole Garcia

Claire

Jacques Villeret

Gilbert, Alex's friend

Rosy Varte

Gloria, Alex's ex-wife

Dominique Laffin

Coline, Alex's young lover

Marie Dubois

Marie-Pierre

Bernard Fresson

Francis, head chef of the brasserie

Annick Alane

Jeannette

Marianne Comtell

Mrs. Pierreux