Splendor is the name of an old movie theater managed by Jordan, who inherited it from his father. The theater is in decay and only generates debts and trouble, but Jordan gets aid in his almost Quixotian quest from projectionist Luigi and ushurette Chantale.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Marcello MastroianniJordan | Jordan |
 Massimo TroisiLuigi | Luigi |
 Marina VladyChantal | Chantal |
 Paolo PanelliSig.Paolo | Sig.Paolo |
 Pamela VilloresiEugenia | Eugenia |
 Mauro BoscoJordan's Father | Jordan's Father |
| FFerruccio CastronuovoCocomero | Cocomero |
 Vernon DobtcheffNot listed | Not listed |
 Giada DesideriNot listed | Not listed |
| IIlaria LiottaNot listed | Not listed |
 Giovanni FebraroNot listed | Not listed |
 Nicoletta Della CorteIrritated Young Woman at Splendor | Irritated Young Woman at Splendor |
 Giacomo PipernoLo Fazio | Lo Fazio |
 Marcello MartanaNot listed | Not listed |