Cameo : Claude Néron, author of the novel, as a supporter during the boxing combat.
According to Myriam Boyer, she was scheduled for the part of Colette but Catherine Allégret's family eventually reconciled with Yves Montand's, so the part and character of Laurence was artificially added at the last minute to provide an agreed part for Myriam Boyer.
Award:
- Prix Jean Vigo (France, 1974).