A veteran of the African War, along with two young men, one of whom is newly married, are called to arms to defend their homeland's borders. They will be protagonists of dramatic events involving assaults, retreats, and life in the trenches. The old veteran of the African War will ultimately perish as a hero, while the other two will return to their homes after the victorious battle to recount the dramatic events they experienced.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Camillo PilottoBepo | Bepo |
 Cesco BaseggioDurigan | Durigan |
| CCarlo LodoviciToni | Toni |
 Isa PolaAnna | Anna |
 Nelly CorradiMaria | Maria |
| GGiorgio CoviCesco | Cesco |
 Carlo Dusetenente | tenente |
 Dina Perbellinimoglie di Bepo | moglie di Bepo |
| HHenri TavernaDaniele, figlio di Bepo | Daniele, figlio di Bepo |
| NNino Marchettialpino, amico di Cesco e Toni | alpino, amico di Cesco e Toni |
| RRomolo TavernaNot listed | Not listed |
| VVittorio PilottoNot listed | Not listed |
| DDante MajeroniNot listed | Not listed |
| NNanda SilvaNot listed | Not listed |
| AAlberto GabrielliNot listed | Not listed |
| VVera DaniNot listed | Not listed |