A lonely bachelor and one of the five men who caused Julie's husband's death. Julie poisons his arak drink at his studio apartment, revealing her identity as he dies.
A powerful businessman who treats people as objects and uses his wealth to get what he wants. His wrongdoing becomes the central target of the newspaper investigation conducted by Eric and François.
Protagonist and unreliable narrator. An elderly man reflecting on his life, convinced that Alfred Kant stole his identity through a baby switch. His lifelong jealousy drives a revenge plot that shapes the film's mosaic narrative of memories and fantasies.
An inspector who remains suspicious of the respected mayor after witnessing his extraordinary strength. Believing that the mayor resembles the former convict he knew, he investigates the connection to Fantine and reports his concerns, but is then forced to reconsider when another man is arrested under the same identity.
Comolli is a private detective hired by Louis Mahé and Berthe to track the woman who posed as Julie Roussel and stole Louis's money. He follows the fugitives to Aix-en-Provence and refuses Louis's attempt to end the investigation, leading Louis to shoot him and conceal his body.
Le tuberculeux is a sick and homeless man encountered by Vincent after Vincent has abandoned his privileged position. With nowhere else to sleep, he becomes a test of Vincent’s commitment to the poor. Vincent refuses to reject him and offers shelter and compassion, showing that his service extends beyond public charity to direct personal care.
Lempereur is a lawyer working with French intelligence who identifies François Darien as a former associate of Sadiel. He helps blackmail Darien into the operation and tries to persuade him that the television program is cover for secret negotiations between Sadiel and Colonel Kassar, concealing the larger conspiracy.
Lawyer or legal figure connected to the Rinaldi family and criminal cases.
Sharps is the head of the secret service and opposes Shanny's decision to take over the investigation after Robert's murder. He orders Dex, an intelligence agent and friend of Robert and Shanny, to monitor Shanny's whereabouts. Dex eventually disregards that assignment and helps her instead.
An elderly painter whose health and strength are declining, Auguste continues working despite pain and insists that he still has work to do. He hires Andrée as a model and admires her, while his son Jean urges him to stop. Auguste’s acceptance of events becomes a source of conflict with Jean.
The disciplined but ruthless police inspector who returns to duty after suspension. He investigates the murder of a bar owner, pursues vigilantes with brutal, unorthodox methods, and clashes with corrupt systems. His relentless pursuit leads to multiple deaths, two suspensions, and ultimately his resignation after a final confrontation at his home.
A married advertising executive and father of two, Charles has an affair with Laura, the wife of his best friend François, and strangles her during a sadomasochistic encounter. Tormented by guilt, he confesses to Hélène and François, then plans to approach the police before Hélène fatally overdoses him.
Michel Bouquet has 104 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work is anchored in the Borsalino Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Night and Fog, The Unfaithful Wife, The Bride Wore Black. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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