A collection of sketches that tells the story of prostitution through the ages.

Michèle Mercieras Brit (segment "L'ère préhistorique")
Enrico Maria Salernoas Rak (segment "L'ère préhistorique")
Gabriele Tintias The Trader (segment "L'ère préhistorique")
Elsa Martinellias Domitilla (segment "Nuits romaines")
Gastone Moschinas Flavius (segment "Nuits romaines")
Giancarlo Cobellias Menippus (segment "Nuits romaines")
Jeanne Moreauas Mimi Guillotine (segment "Mademoiselle Mimi")
Catherine Samieas Toinette (segment "Mademoiselle Mimi")
Jean-Claude Brialyas Philibert (segment "Mademoiselle Mimi")
Jean Richardas Joseph, Mimi's Previous Client (segment "Mademoiselle Mimi")
Heinz Hölscher
Pierre Lhomme