Superficial people are revealed and drastically changed by circumstance or luck in this a tale of death, seduction, blackmail and theft among British and Americans in Florence in the turbulent days just before World War II.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kristin Scott ThomasMary Panton | Mary Panton |
 Sean PennRowley Flint | Rowley Flint |
 Anne BancroftPrincess San Ferdinando | Princess San Ferdinando |
 James FoxSir Edgar Swift | Sir Edgar Swift |
 Derek JacobiLucky Leadbetter | Lucky Leadbetter |
 Jeremy DaviesKarl Richter | Karl Richter |
 Roger HammondColin Mackenzie | Colin Mackenzie |
 Dudley SuttonHarold Atkinson | Harold Atkinson |
 Massimo GhiniBeppino Leopardi | Beppino Leopardi |
 Lorenza IndovinaNina | Nina |
 Gianfranco BarraPeppino | Peppino |
 Clive MerrisonArchibald Grey | Archibald Grey |
 Linda SpurrierHilda Grey | Hilda Grey |
| BBen ArisCol. Trail | Col. Trail |
| AAnne RidlerLady Trail | Lady Trail |
| AAnn BellBeryl Bryson | Beryl Bryson |
 Barbara HicksLulu Good | Lulu Good |
 Maurizio LombardiNot listed | Not listed |