Cochu, a peasant, is the whipping boy of his regimental comrades. He is called "buffer of the capiston", that is to say the captain's order. But he finds himself in the service of Hortense, the captain's sister.
Isidore Cochu
Commander Fourcadet
Hortense Reverchon
Pastini
Yvonne Reverchon
Lormois
Mélanie
General Fénouil de Sainte-Fenouil
Fricoteau
Pharmacist
Me Pouponnet
Guest
Guest
Pharmacist
Lieutenant
Captain Hector Reverchon
(uncredited)
Valet (uncredited)