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as Nicolas Mallet, the "sheep" turned opportunistic social climber.

as Marie-Paule, a "sunny-natured" young woman and Nicolas's first major conquest. as Nicolas Mallet, the "sheep" turned opportunistic social

(French: Le Mouton enragé ; also known as The Mad Sheep or Love at the Top ) is a 1974 French-Italian satirical drama-comedy directed by Michel Deville . Based on the novel by Roger Blondel, the film is a cynical exploration of social ascent, sexual politics, and manipulation during the 1970s. Plot Overview Based on the novel by Roger Blondel, the

The story follows (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a shy and unassuming bank clerk resigned to a life of social mediocrity. His life changes when he reunites with a former high school friend, Claude Fabre (Jean-Pierre Cassel), a disillusioned and physically disabled novelist. as Roberte Groult, a bored housewife caught in

as Roberte Groult, a bored housewife caught in Nicolas's social web.

as Claude Fabre, the cynical mastermind behind Nicolas's rise.

as Flora Danieli, a bisexual political power broker. Themes and Style