Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety. René is a technical manager at a textile factory and must face the anxiety caused by corporate downsizing. Janine is a self-educated actress/stylist who learns that the wife of her lover is dying and must decide to let them reunite. Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.
Gérard DepardieuRené Ragueneau
Nicole GarciaJanine Garnier
Roger PierreJean Le Gall
Nelly BorgeaudArlette Le Gall
Pierre ArditiZambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris
Gérard DarrieuLéon Veestrate
Philippe LaudenbachMichel Aubert
Marie DuboisThérèse Ragueneau
Henri LaboritHenri Laborit
Bernard MalaterreJean's Father
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