A Spanish army officer, Don Jose, stationed in Seville, meets and begins a relationship with a mysterious gypsy, Carmen. After he discovers she has cheated on him with his Lieutenant, he kills the officer and flees the city with Carmen. He recovers from his wounds and is forced to begin the life of a bandit.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Franco NeroJosé | José |
 Tina AumontCarmen | Carmen |
 Klaus KinskiLt. Miguel Garcia | Lt. Miguel Garcia |
 Guido LollobrigidaLopez | Lopez |
 Franco ResselKommandant | Kommandant |
 Karl SchönböckEngländer | Engländer |
 Marcella ValeriDorotea | Dorotea |
 Alberto Dell'AcquaRemendado, Young Smuggler | Remendado, Young Smuggler |
 Maria MizarMaria, Carmen's Rival | Maria, Carmen's Rival |
| MMara CarisiNina, Tavern Keeper in Triana | Nina, Tavern Keeper in Triana |
| AAnna De PadovaFactory Worker | Factory Worker |
| TTino BorianiSoldier Guido / Pedro | Soldier Guido / Pedro |
 Giovanni Ivan ScratugliaSoldier Arresting Carmen | Soldier Arresting Carmen |
 Aldo VascoEnglish Diplomat's Bodyguard | English Diplomat's Bodyguard |