His army career over, the penniless Georges Duroy seeks a journalistic career in Paris, helped by his old friend Forestier.
Georges Duroy becomes the lover of Clothilde Marelle.
With Forestier near death, Georges ruthlessly turns his attentions to his friend's wife Madeleine.
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Wealthy M. Walter and his wife are appalled to realize that Georges Duroy wants to marry their daughter.