Forced by her lover to sell her body, Renata is saved from a suicide attempt by Paolo Martelli, an engineer. She asks him to help her find a job. When Paolo's wife humiliates her, Renata gains revenge by seducing the woman's husband.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alida ValliRenata Giustini | Renata Giustini |
 Amedeo NazzariPaolo Martelli | Paolo Martelli |
 Serge ReggianiAndré | André |
 Claude NollierMaria Martelli | Maria Martelli |
 Franco InterlenghiFranco | Franco |
 Laura SolariMrs. Balestra | Mrs. Balestra |
 Bianca DoriaRenata's mother | Renata's mother |
| DDuilio D'Amorepadre di Renata | padre di Renata |
| MMariliana Delli(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
 Rosetta PasquiniRosetta | Rosetta |
 Mariemma Bardiassistente della sfilata di moda | assistente della sfilata di moda |
 Liliana BonfattiNina Swanson | Nina Swanson |
 Pasquale Martino(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| AArnaldo Piacenti(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| NNorma Meneghini(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
 Lidia ZanussiPaolo's Secretary (uncredited) | Paolo's Secretary (uncredited) |