A group of comedians are trying to be successful on stage. One night an important television network organises a public variety show to sort out some performers for their programs. Every one of them will try their hardest, but just a few will be chosen.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Paolo RossiWalter Zappa | Walter Zappa |
 Gigio AlbertiBruno | Bruno |
 Claudio BisioVincenzo Amato | Vincenzo Amato |
 Flavio BonacciMario Corallo | Mario Corallo |
 Antonio CataniaTony Pesci | Tony Pesci |
| LLaura FerrariIsabella | Isabella |
 Silvio OrlandoAntonio Minichino | Antonio Minichino |
 Gianni PalladinoSantino | Santino |
 Maria Luisa SantellaVittoria | Vittoria |
 Renato SartiAchille Carmi | Achille Carmi |
 Bebo StortiGino Venturi | Gino Venturi |
| MMaria Teresa BottaNot listed | Not listed |
| FFiammetta CrippaNot listed | Not listed |
| BBruno PagniNot listed | Not listed |
 David RiondinoDavide | Davide |
 Pietro SarubbiNot listed | Not listed |
 Giovanni StortiCarabinieri Marshall | Carabinieri Marshall |
 Lucia VasiniMarta | Marta |
 Nanni SvampaColombo | Colombo |
 Mara VenierCaterina De Lellis | Caterina De Lellis |
 Diego AbatantuonoMan at the racecourse (uncredited) | Man at the racecourse (uncredited) |
 Aldo BaglioClient at the restaurant (uncredited) | Client at the restaurant (uncredited) |
| RRaul CremonaGangster (uncredited) | Gangster (uncredited) |