Le Million

A debt-ridden artist whose fortunes hinge on recovering the lottery ticket. He is impulsive, quick to act, and adept at navigating a maze of creditors, lovers, and criminals in pursuit of his prize.

Michel's neighbor and fiancée who becomes entangled in the thriller as she tries to help with the jacket. Her loyalty is tested by romantic longing and practical pressure from creditors.

A singer in the opera world, portrayed by Odette Talazac. She is part of the backstage and performance milieu that frames the jacket’s high-stakes chase.

Vanda is the woman Michel paints and a focal point of affection and manipulation. Her presence links the lovers and the criminal world, driving the tension of the pursuit.

Michel's scheming roommate who engineers the plan to claim the ticket for himself. He uses charm and deceit to manipulate Beatrice, Michel, and others.

The theater’s stage manager who appears around backstage and performance spaces as the plot unfolds.

The frontman Grandpa Tulip who runs the junk shop. His criminal activities make the jacket a coveted object, escalating the chase across the opera house and streets.

A local tradesman who is part of the colorful neighborhood world surrounding the main events.

The conductor who leads the opera and interacts with the performers amid the unfolding chaos.

An Italian operatic tenor whose dressing room becomes part of the jacket’s tale when the piece is used as part of a costume.

A taxi driver who ferries the characters through the city and witnesses the jacket’s wild journey.

A shopkeeper who interacts with the main characters and bears witness to the urban bustle surrounding the prize chase.