A man, standing trial for robbery with murder, faces the death penalty. The testimony of an old civil servant may give him a reprieve but not peace of mind.

Roldano Lupias Pietro Scotti
Marina Bertias Linda
Ernesto Almiranteas Giuseppe Marchi, il testimone
Sandro Ruffinias Lawyer of defense
Cesare Fantonias Il padrone dell' osteria
Arnoldo Foàas L'impiegato dell' anagrafe
Aldo Tonti