[3] Denis Ferrand (Jean Gabin), a retired gangster in his sixties, whiles away his days with his wife Marie-Jeanne on a peaceful countryside estate.

He is the owner of the quiet Domino bar, managed by Betty (Margaret Lee), and an inn named La Chaumière.

Ferrand's attention is caught by the Crédit Industriel du Nord bank office across the street from his bar.

He keeps a watchful eye on all the comings and goings at the bank, learning the date when a security convoy is due to arrive with the pay for nuclear power plant workers in nearby Farville.

Ferrand decides to kill two birds with one stone: provide shelter for Beckley and employ him in his heist plan.