Mandrin, the French army deserter, becomes the leader of a gang of smugglers in Piedmont. He is loved by the beautiful innkeeper Rosetta but draws attention to the Marquise de Montbricourt, favorite of the king, who comes from Versailles just to see him. She will saved his life and allow him to marry Rosetta.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Raf ValloneMandrin | Mandrin |
 Jacques CastelotBaron de Villemure | Baron de Villemure |
 Silvana PampaniniRosetta | Rosetta |
 Michèle PhilippeMarquise de Maubricourt | Marquise de Maubricourt |
 Gualtiero TumiatiPrince Guido | Prince Guido |
 Vinicio SofiaStefano Vernet | Stefano Vernet |
 Giulio DonniniNot listed | Not listed |
| MMichele MalaspinaNot listed | Not listed |
 Nietta ZocchiNot listed | Not listed |
| PPietro Capanna(as Piero Capanna) | (as Piero Capanna) |
 Roland ArmontelNot listed | Not listed |
 Pina PiovaniNot listed | Not listed |
| BBruno SmithNot listed | Not listed |
| SSandro BianchiNot listed | Not listed |
| MMariano Di FulvioNot listed | Not listed |
 Riccardo RioliNot listed | Not listed |
 Alberto RabagliatiBehisar | Behisar |