Giovanni is a young widower with a son who is attracted to the charming teen Allegra.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Marcello MastroianniGiovanni | Giovanni |
 Jacqueline SassardAllegra Barberio | Allegra Barberio |
 Marisa MerliniJolanda | Jolanda |
 Gabriele FerzettiArturo | Arturo |
| FFranco Di TrocchioLibero | Libero |
 Memmo CarotenutoFerruccio | Ferruccio |
 Nando BrunoCesare | Cesare |
 Leopoldo TriesteCipriani | Cipriani |
 Gianna CobelliWorker at Jolanda Bonocore's | Worker at Jolanda Bonocore's |
 Clara BindiRosa dell'Amore | Rosa dell'Amore |
 PolidorNot listed | Not listed |
 Carlotta BarilliNot listed | Not listed |
 Ignazio LeoneErmanno Barberio's Assistant | Ermanno Barberio's Assistant |
| LLivia CordaroNot listed | Not listed |
| FFranca MazzoniNot listed | Not listed |
| RRuggero Marchigenerale Ermanno Barberio | generale Ermanno Barberio |
| GGina AmendolaNot listed | Not listed |