September 1943. After Italy surrenders to the Allies, people in Naples believe the war is finally over, but soon they realize Germans are still in control — and as ruthless as ever. Armed with makeshift weapons, civilians rise up en masse against the invaders — and overwhelming odds.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lea MassariMaria | Maria |
 Gian Maria VolontéStimolo | Stimolo |
 Aldo GiuffrèPitrella | Pitrella |
 Jean SorelLivornese | Livornese |
 Domenico FormatoGennarino Capuozzo | Gennarino Capuozzo |
 Regina BianchiConcetta Capuozzo | Concetta Capuozzo |
 Raffaele BarbatoGiovanni Ajello | Giovanni Ajello |
 Pupella MaggioArturo's Mother | Arturo's Mother |
 Frank WolffSalvatore | Salvatore |
 Luigi De FilippoCicillo | Cicillo |
 Charles BelmontSailor | Sailor |
 Franco SportelliProf. Rosati | Prof. Rosati |
| SSilvana BuzzancaImmacolata | Immacolata |
 Enzo CannavalePartigiano | Partigiano |
 Georges WilsonDirettore del riformatorio | Direttore del riformatorio |
 Antonella Della PortaNot listed | Not listed |
 Adriana FacchettiScared Woman | Scared Woman |
 Anna Maria FerreroNot listed | Not listed |
 Corrado GaipaDirettore del riformatorio (voice) | Direttore del riformatorio (voice) |
 Carlo GiuffrèSalvatore (voice) | Salvatore (voice) |
 Curt LowensSakau | Sakau |
 Rosalia MaggioScared Woman | Scared Woman |
| VVera NandiNot listed | Not listed |
 Gigi RederPartigiano (voice) | Partigiano (voice) |
 Enzo TurcoValente | Valente |