João Grilo is a backwoodsman who tries to get along at the expense of the powerful in the city, who pretend to be respectful of morals and good customs and hide their sins. But when a band of cangaceiros attacks the small town, everyone has to settle accounts with God and the Devil.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Armando BógusJoão Grilo | João Grilo |
 Antônio FagundesChicó | Chicó |
 Zózimo BulbulJesus | Jesus |
 Regina DuarteA Compadecida | A Compadecida |
 Ary ToledoPalhaço | Palhaço |
| FFelipe CaronePadre | Padre |
| RRubens TeixeiraPadeiro | Padeiro |
 Zéluiz PinhoSeverino | Severino |
 Jorge CherquesBispo | Bispo |
| AAguinaldo BatistaMajor | Major |