When a string of jewel robberies hits the French Riviera, suspicion falls on retired thief John "The Cat" Robie. To clear his name, he sets out to trap the copycat himself-entangling a wealthy widow and her beguiling daughter in a seductive game of pursuit, deception, and desire.

Cary Grantas John Robie
Grace Kellyas Frances Stevens
Jessie Royce Landisas Jessie Stevens
John Williamsas H. H. Hughson
Charles Vanelas Bertani
Brigitte Auberas Danielle Foussard
Jean Martinellias Foussard
Georgette Anysas Germaine
René Blancardas Commissaire Lepic (uncredited)
William 'Wee Willie' Davisas Big Man in Kitchen (uncredited)
Robert Burks