In Paris around 1900, Georges Randal is brought up by his wealthy uncle, who steals his inheritance. Georges hopes to marry his cousin Charlotte, but his uncle arranges for her to marry a rich neighbour. As an act of revenge, Georges steals the fiance's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a life-time of burglary.
| Writing | Louis Malle | Screenplay |
| Writing | Daniel Boulanger | Dialogue |
| Writing | Georges Darien | Novel |
| Writing | Jean-Claude Carrière | Screenplay |
| Directing | Louis Malle | Director |
| Directing | Juan Luis Buñuel | Assistant Director |
| Art | Jacques Saulnier | Production Design |
| Directing | Patrick Bureau | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Richard Overstreet | Assistant Director |
| Editing | Henri Lanoë | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ghislain Uhry | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Paulette Breil | Costume Design |
| Art | Charles Merangel | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Michel Deruelle | Makeup Artist |
| Camera | Henri Decaë | Director of Photography |
| Art | Jacques Saulnier | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Henri Lanoë | Original Music Composer |