The theme of the film is the Battle of Somosierra, which took place during the Napoleonic Wars. During this battle, Polish cavalrymen under the command of Jan Leon Kozietulski crossed a two-and-a-half kilometre long gorge and a pass within 7 minutes, paving the way for Napoleon Bonaparte's troops to Madrid
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Franciszek PieczkaAndrzej Niegolewski | Andrzej Niegolewski |
 Józef FryźlewiczJózef Bonawentura Załuski | Józef Bonawentura Załuski |
 Edmund FettingWojciech Kossak | Wojciech Kossak |
 Grzegorz WarchołNapoleon Bonaparte | Napoleon Bonaparte |
 Arkadiusz BazakMarshal Victor | Marshal Victor |
 Józef DuriaszMarshal Besseries | Marshal Besseries |
 Stanisław JaśkiewiczButler | Butler |
| MMieczysław KalenikSergeant Stadnicki | Sergeant Stadnicki |
 Marek SiudymSergeant Florian Gotartowski | Sergeant Florian Gotartowski |
 Lech SołubaFrench general | French general |
 Jerzy TurekPolish light infantryman | Polish light infantryman |
 Wojciech WysockiJournalist | Journalist |
 Jerzy MoesFrench general | French general |
 Andrzej PrusAdjutant | Adjutant |