Accused of having stolen 3 million liras, a bank employee serves five years in prison. Having served his sentence and believed to be rich, he was showered with care and attention by everyone, even his wife. When the real perpetrator of the theft is found, he is despised and mocked. Then he actually steals some money and runs away with his wife.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vittorio De SicaPaolo Morelli | Paolo Morelli |
 Massimo SeratoAlberto | Alberto |
 Clara CalamaiCarla | Carla |
 Lauro Gazzolopadre di Carla | padre di Carla |
 Carlo Romanoavvocato Verdini | avvocato Verdini |
 Lia Orlandinimadre di Carla | madre di Carla |
| EEnzo Biliottidirettore della banca | direttore della banca |
| DDina RomanoCelestina | Celestina |
 Enrico Gloridetenuto uscito dal carcere con Morelli | detenuto uscito dal carcere con Morelli |
 Marina DogeGiulia | Giulia |
| LLuciano MondolfoNot listed | Not listed |