Claude decide to live vicariously through Nicolas, treating him like a character in a real-life novel. Under Claude's precise guidance, the formerly "sheepish" Nicolas transforms into a calculated social climber and seducer. He systematically beds influential women and maneuvers through business deals to achieve immense wealth and power in Parisian society, eventually becoming the editor of a tabloid. Key Cast and Characters The film features an ensemble of prominent European stars:
as Flora Danieli, a bisexual political power broker. Themes and Style Claude decide to live vicariously through Nicolas, treating
as Claude Fabre, the cynical mastermind behind Nicolas's rise. Key Cast and Characters The film features an
(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
as Nicolas Mallet, the "sheep" turned opportunistic social climber.
as Marie-Paule, a "sunny-natured" young woman and Nicolas's first major conquest.
