1944. Primo Arcovazzi is a fanatical and dim-witted Fascist Party militiaman who accepts to escort an opponent of the regime to Rome in the hope of be promoted — still oblivious as ever to the forthcoming fall of the regime.

Ugo Tognazzias Federale Primo Arcovazzi
Georges Wilsonas Professor Erminio Bonafé
Mireille Granellias Rita
Stefania Sandrellias Lisa
Gianrico Tedeschias Arcangelo Baldacci
Elsa Vazzoleras Matilde Baldacci
Renzo Palmeras Partigiano Taddei
Gianni Agusas Capo del fascio di Cremona
Franco Giacobinias Militare a Rocca Sabina
Ester Carlonias Signora abruzzese