Biarritz, 1933. Charm and talent assist small-time swindler Serge Alexandre, alias Stavisky, to bribe his way into the centre of French politics. But when his great scam involving millions is exposed, he brings the government to the verge of collapse and the country to the brink of civil war.

Jean-Paul Belmondoas Serge Alexandre Stavisky
François Périeras Albert Borelli
Anny Dupereyas Arlette
Michael Lonsdaleas Docteur Mézy
Roberto Bisaccoas Juan Montalvo de Montalbon
Claude Richas Inspecteur Bonny
Charles Boyeras Le baron Jean Raoul
Pierre Vernieras Me Pierre Grammont
Marcel Cuvelieras Inspecteur Boussaud
Van Doudeas Inspecteur principal Gardet