France, July 1782. During her birthday, the beautiful young Marchioness Caroline meets the attractive soldier Gaston. It's love at first sight but Gaston does not wish to make a commitment because a military career waits for him. Caroline marries then a politician but the French Revolution bursts and Caroline has to run away to escape the guillotine. By running away she meets Gaston again who decides to help her.
| Directing | Richard Pottier | Director |
| Writing | Jacques Laurent | Novel |
| Writing | Jean Anouilh | Writer |
| Sound | Georges Auric | Music |
| Writing | Michel Audiard | Writer |
