An ambitious, enthusiastic young geologist is entangled in bureaucratic red tape when he tries to drill for oil. Frustrated with the situation, he torches an abandoned mill, ignores his girlfriend, and fights with his friends who do not share his exuberance about the project.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jan NowickiAndrzej Orawiec | Andrzej Orawiec |
 Roman KłosowskiMiecio Stalończyk | Miecio Stalończyk |
 Józef NowakJan Skawiński | Jan Skawiński |
 Wiesław GołasKazio | Kazio |
| WWadim BerestowskiTomaszewski | Tomaszewski |
 Zdzisław MaklakiewiczFirefighter | Firefighter |
| PPaweł Maria DolewskiLipowicz | Lipowicz |
 Franciszek PieczkaPriest | Priest |
| JJerzy MierzejewskiCommittee Chairman | Committee Chairman |
 Michał LeśniakBaker | Baker |
 Stanisław TymCommittee Member | Committee Member |
 Bolesław PłotnickiDederko | Dederko |
| BBarbara SobottaAndrzej's Wife | Andrzej's Wife |
 Jerzy DobrowolskiJózef Gibasiewicz | Józef Gibasiewicz |
| PPiotr AugustyniakCommittee Member (uncredited) | Committee Member (uncredited) |
 Konstanty LewkowiczCommittee Member (uncredited) | Committee Member (uncredited) |