A young woman is forced into a convent. However, due to her nobility she rises to be an abbess. She has to deal with corruption in the church.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Barbara BouchetElena di Campireali | Elena di Campireali |
 Pier Paolo CapponiFrancesco Cittadini | Francesco Cittadini |
 Ida GalliMargherita Altieri | Margherita Altieri |
 Antonio CantaforaGiulio Branciforti | Giulio Branciforti |
 Mara VenierFra Giovanni's Lover | Fra Giovanni's Lover |
 Luciana TurinaSuor Rufina | Suor Rufina |
 Ciro IppolitoCesare Del Bene | Cesare Del Bene |
 Stefano OppedisanoFra Giovanni | Fra Giovanni |
 Serena SpazianiSuor Agata | Suor Agata |
 Jole FierroElena's Mother | Elena's Mother |
 Giancarlo MaestriUgone | Ugone |
| MMarcello TuscoSaverio | Saverio |
 Franca LumachiLiberata | Liberata |
| GGiuseppe PertileCardinal Farnese | Cardinal Farnese |
 Paola GranataNot listed | Not listed |
 Patrizia ValturriMariuccia di Pietro | Mariuccia di Pietro |
 Attilio DottesioDoctor (uncredited) | Doctor (uncredited) |
 Franca ScagnettiBackstreet Abortionist (uncredited) | Backstreet Abortionist (uncredited) |
 Goffredo UngerCaptain Zanesi (uncredited) | Captain Zanesi (uncredited) |