A young student is visited by a mysterious and wealthy philosopher with an offer to make the student his heir .
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Stefano MadiaEdward Eden | Edward Eden |
 José QuaglioAlbert Elvesham | Albert Elvesham |
 Alfredo PeaIl narratore | Il narratore |
 Renzo LoriIl notaio | Il notaio |
| AAnna NogaraLa madre | La madre |
| FFranco PassatoreIl sarto | Il sarto |