Based on a novel by Antoine Blondin.

Photographer, Louis Page ; editing, Francoise Bonnet, dialogue, Michel Audiard and Suzanne Flon.

Jean Gabin, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Suzanne Flon, Paul Frankeur, Noel Roquevert.

An alcoholic, Albert makes a promise to his wife that he'll never drink again if they survive a German attack during World War II. He then settles down to a quiet life running a small hotel and suffers scorn from his former drinking buddies. Years later a stranger comes to the village who is a haunting reflection of Albert in his youth. Albert joins the stranger in a drinking binge, then returns to his daily routine. The stranger claims Albert's daughter and leaves the village a wiser man.

All Ages.

VHS.

French dialogue with English subtitles.