In the 16th century, as Flanders is invaded by the Spanish, Till the Mischievous uses stratagems to enter the service of Ferdinand Alvare de Toledo, Duke of Alba, and from there organize resistance against the invaders.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gérard PhilipeTill l’Espiègle | Till l’Espiègle |
 Jean VilarDuke of Albe | Duke of Albe |
 Fernand LedouxClaes, sower | Claes, sower |
 Nicole BergerNèle | Nèle |
 Jean CarmetLamme | Lamme |
 Jean DebucourtCardinal | Cardinal |
 Erwin Geschonneck'Bras d’Acier' | 'Bras d’Acier' |
 Wilhelm Koch-HoogePrince of Orange | Prince of Orange |
 Robert PorteCaptain Juan | Captain Juan |
 Georges ChamaratSimon Praet | Simon Praet |
 Raymond SouplexGrippesous | Grippesous |
 Françoise FabianEsperanza | Esperanza |
 Elfriede FlorinSoetkin | Soetkin |
 Gabrielle FontanThe grandmother | The grandmother |
 Marga LegalKatheline | Katheline |
| FFélix ClémentCommander | Commander |
| RRoland PiétriInquisitor | Inquisitor |
 Alexandre RignaultPeasant | Peasant |
 Henri NassietMarnix | Marnix |
 Henri MarchandPriest | Priest |
 Roger MonteauxBurgomaster | Burgomaster |
 Lucien CallamandMonk | Monk |
 Jackie BlanchotBlacksmith | Blacksmith |
 Joé DavrayJan | Jan |
 Yves BrainvilleBerlemont | Berlemont |