Patterning himself after the American gangster John Dillinger, the criminal (Robert Hossein) is tracked by the inspector (Charles Aznavour), a former childhood friend. Plenty of gunplay and psychology is used to trap the killer. His only tender moments are spent with his girlfriend Stella (Virna Lisi). Dillinger is cornered by the police and kills several innocent victims in a crowd during the shootout. The mob decides to take things into their own hands as they approach the doomed man with a noose when he runs out of bullets.

Dillinger

Commissioner Kramer

Stella Menzoni

Hood

Geneviève

Principal

Innkeeper

Acting

Jean

Boss of the cabaret

Garage owner

Investigating judge

Acting

Director of the gaming circle

S.N.C.F. employee

Robert's mother

Marco
January 21, 1970

Dillinger

Commissioner Kramer

Stella Menzoni

Hood

Geneviève

Principal

Innkeeper

Acting

Jean

Boss of the cabaret

Garage owner

Investigating judge

Acting

Director of the gaming circle

S.N.C.F. employee

Robert's mother

Marco
