A poor Jewish family, called the Riffraff by the author, puts the great Joe Meng at the heart of high-flying plans and imaginative flair.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Per OscarssonJoe Meng | Joe Meng |
 Tina HedströmMary | Mary |
 Olof WidgrenGrandpa | Grandpa |
| AAlice EklundGrandma | Grandma |
 Lars PassgårdFelix | Felix |
 John ElfströmRosenstein | Rosenstein |
 Margaretha KrookMajken | Majken |
 Curt MasreliezPlom | Plom |
 Willy PetersCount Archi | Count Archi |