Gennaro runs a small boarding house in Ischia, the beautiful island in the gulf of Naples. Each member of his family is involved: his wife cooks, his daughter has a small boutique and his married son courts the old and rich patrons under his wife's enraged eyes.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Walter ChiariEnrico Laterra | Enrico Laterra |
 Graziella GranataMarina Capatosta | Marina Capatosta |
 Ingrid SchoellerIngrid | Ingrid |
 Didi PeregoFlavia Perazzi | Flavia Perazzi |
 Evi MarandiNennella - Peppiniello's wife | Nennella - Peppiniello's wife |
 Hélène ChanelBeatrice Dinelli | Beatrice Dinelli |
 Vittorio CaprioliBaron Domenico 'Mimì' Lo Russo | Baron Domenico 'Mimì' Lo Russo |
| TTony RenisMarco Ferrari | Marco Ferrari |
 Peppino De FilippoGennaro Capatosta | Gennaro Capatosta |
| RRiccardo MiniggioPrimo - painter | Primo - painter |
 GianSecondo - painter | Secondo - painter |
 Carlo SpositoMaresciallo Francesco Capaci | Maresciallo Francesco Capaci |
 Angelo InfantiPeppiniello | Peppiniello |
| AAlberto CeveniniLuigi | Luigi |
 Adriana Facchettiturista statunitense | turista statunitense |
 Umberto D'Orsisindaco | sindaco |
 Ignazio Leoneprete | prete |
 Anna Camporimoglie Di Gennaro | moglie Di Gennaro |
 Ermelinda De FeliceNot listed | Not listed |
 Edda FerronaoNot listed | Not listed |