La Califfa's husband was killed during the strikes so she takes the side of the strikers. Her conflict with the plant owner Doverdo gradually turns into a love relationship.

Romy Schneideras La Califfa
Ugo Tognazzias Annibale Doberdò
Marina Bertias Clementine Doberdò
Roberto Bisaccoas Gazza
Guido Albertias Il monsignore
Gigi Ballistaas Il principe industriale
Massimo Seratoas L'industriale fallito
Luigi Casellatoas Le préfet de Police