In 1956, Italy is trying to cheer up after the World War Two devastation. Fedele Cova, freeway society engineer, has a dream: build a long highway that link Milan and Naples. The challenge is extremely hard and for 8 years a lot of men work strongly, building a 755 kilometers highway, with 113 viaducts, 525 flyovers and 38 tunnels.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ennio FantastichiniFedele Cova | Fedele Cova |
 Giorgio MarchesiGiovanni Nigro | Giovanni Nigro |
 Anita CaprioliBruna | Bruna |
 Raffaella ReaAngela, moglie di Gaetano | Angela, moglie di Gaetano |
 Carmine RecanoGaetano | Gaetano |
 Valeria BilelloMaria | Maria |
 Luca TerraccianoPaolo Nigro | Paolo Nigro |