After fatally shooting a stalker, Parisian bar-maid Lea must live the life of the title reptile. At the time of the killing she was living with Francis, a much older American ex-con. After committing the murder, the fleeing and frightened Lea is saved by Paris paper boys Jean and Luc. Later she tells her sad story to hard-drinking Moskowitz, a middle-aged cop who secretly desires her. His unrequited love leads to tragedy. Meanwhile, Lea continues living with Francis, but also shacks up with Luc while trying to avoid the jealous cop.
as Léa
as Moskowitz
as Francis
as Luc
as Jean
as Julien
as Sid Dembo
as Eva
as Esther, boss of the bar
as Killer
as Patron of the Soleil
as Client of the Soleil
as Photograph
as Night owl
as Bartender
as Chinese waiter
as Flower seller
as Gas station attendant
as BMW driver
as BMW passenger
as Steed
as Little cop
as Mr. Dakovsky
as Art critic
as Belgian guy