as Flora Danieli, a bisexual political power broker. Themes and Style
as Marie-Paule, a "sunny-natured" young woman and Nicolas's first major conquest. as Flora Danieli, a bisexual political power broker
as Roberte Groult, a bored housewife caught in Nicolas's social web. The story follows (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a shy and
The story follows (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a shy and unassuming bank clerk resigned to a life of social mediocrity. His life changes when he reunites with a former high school friend, Claude Fabre (Jean-Pierre Cassel), a disillusioned and physically disabled novelist. Based on the novel by Roger Blondel, the
(French: Le Mouton enragé ; also known as The Mad Sheep or Love at the Top ) is a 1974 French-Italian satirical drama-comedy directed by Michel Deville . Based on the novel by Roger Blondel, the film is a cynical exploration of social ascent, sexual politics, and manipulation during the 1970s. Plot Overview
as Nicolas Mallet, the "sheep" turned opportunistic social climber.
as Claude Fabre, the cynical mastermind behind Nicolas's rise.