Yves Montand

~ as ~

Alex, head waiter

Nicole Garcia

~ as ~

Claire

Jacques Villeret

~ as ~

Gilbert, Alex's friend

Rosy Varte

~ as ~

Gloria, Alex's ex-wife

Dominique Laffin

~ as ~

Coline, Alex's young lover

Marie Dubois

~ as ~

Marie-Pierre

Bernard Fresson

~ as ~

Francis, head chef of the brasserie

Annick Alane

~ as ~

Jeannette

Marianne Comtell

~ as ~

Mrs. Pierreux

Jenny Astruc

~ as ~

Mrs. Paulin