The drawbacks and difficulties of military life are explored in this film. Paolo Passeri is a college graduate, somewhat spoiled, somewhat effete, who finds himself in an officer training program under the stern martinet, Captain Asciutto. He gradually becomes acclimated to the military mind-set, and when the Captain's wife decides to take a romantic interest in him, he does not report her dangerous peculiarities to anyone.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Michele PlacidoPaolo Passeri | Paolo Passeri |
 Franco NeroCaptain Asciutto | Captain Asciutto |
 Miou-MiouRosanna | Rosanna |
 Patrick Dewaere2nd Lt. Baio | 2nd Lt. Baio |
 Massimo BoldiNot listed | Not listed |
 Luciano CrovatoNot listed | Not listed |
 Nino BignaminiNot listed | Not listed |
 Nicola Di PintoNot listed | Not listed |
 Ekkehardt BelleNot listed | Not listed |
 Peter BerlingNot listed | Not listed |
 Alessandro HaberBelluomo | Belluomo |
 Daniele PaganiNot listed | Not listed |