Pierre Gilieth has committed a murder in Paris. He flees to Barcelona, where he runs out of money. So he joins the Spanish Foreign Legion. He meets there two fellow countrymen, Mulot and Lucas. He tries to forget his fault... but Lucas's friendship soon appears to be less unselfish...

Jean Gabinas Pierre Gilieth
Raymond Aimosas Marcel Mulot
Robert Le Viganas Fernando Lucas
Annabellaas Aïscha el Saloui
Pierre Renoiras Commandant Weller
Gaston Modotas Legionnaire Muller
Paul Demangeas The Hotel Manager
Charles Granvalas "Sego", Saharan bar owner
Margo Lionas Planche-à-Pain