Character Relationship Map: Crainquebille

Characters

• Jérôme Crainquebille (played by Yves Deniaud) — protagonist
• 'La Trogne' (played by Pierre Mondy) — protagonist
• The distinguished tramp (played by Jacques Fabbri) — supporting
• The President (played by Harry-Max) — supporting
• Substitute (played by Robert Le Béal) — supporting
• Lawyer (played by Claude Winter) — supporting
• The bachelor (played by Raymond Carl) — minor
• Mrs. Lateigne (played by Maryse Paillet) — minor
• Abbot (played by Charles Bouillaud) — minor
• Bistro owner (played by Jean Hébey) — minor
• A visitor (played by Julien Maffre) — minor
• Agent Matra (played by Max Mégy) — supporting
• Dr. Mathieu (played by René Berthier) — supporting
• Lawyer (played by Christian Argentin) — supporting
• Camelot (played by Pierre Destailles) — supporting
• Mr. Lateigne (played by René Lacourt) — supporting
• Lady of the lottery (played by Françoise Delbart) — cameo
• 'La Puce' (played by Christian Fourcade) — cameo
• Girl (played by Huguette Montréal) — cameo
• Keeper (played by Max Dejean) — cameo

Story Analysis

A street vendor's unjust arrest triggers a cascade of social isolation and despair, ultimately resolved through unexpected human connection.

Plot Progression

1. The Unjust Arrest
2. Ostracism and Despair
3. The Descent into Alcoholism
4. Salvation in the Streets