Extenuating Circumstances

The story

Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...

Cast & crew

ArlettyMarie Qu'a-d'ça

Michel SimonMr. Gaetan Le Sentencier

Andrex'Môme de Dieu'

Suzanne DantèsMrs. Nathalie Le Sentencier

Mila Parély'La Panthère'

DorvilleJules Le Bouic

François Simon'La Poupée', accordionist

Robert ArnouxGabriel, Le Sentencier's chauffeur

Jeanine RogerGabriel's fiancée

Robert Ozanne'Cinq-de-trique'

Georges Lannes'Coup de Chasse'

Liliane LesaffreLontine Le Bouic