(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

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

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

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

as Marie-Paule, a "sunny-natured" young woman and Nicolas's first major conquest.