Alain Delon's performance in the film earned him the first and only César of his career, winning as Best Actor. He was previously nominated in two other occasions (in the 1970's) for the French equivalent of the Oscars. However, he never received the award. At the 1985's Césars, presenter Coluche accept the award on Delon's behalf and kept it with him. But after the comedian's death (in 1986), the award was nowhere to be found.