Otanes is certain that Smerdis, King of Persia is an impostor. He gathers together a group of people to stage a coup, only to face the question of which one of them will be worthy to take the throne.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| JJan Van RooyenOtanes | Otanes |
 Hidde MaasSmerdis | Smerdis |
 Hugo KoolschijnDarius | Darius |
 Belinda MeuldijkFatima | Fatima |
 Walter KousMegabysos | Megabysos |
 Kitty CourboisArtystone | Artystone |
 Gees LinnebankSesames | Sesames |
| CCor van RijnGautama | Gautama |
| JJaap HoogstraPrexaspes | Prexaspes |
 Ernst WinarVolkoudste | Volkoudste |
 Huib BroosOibares | Oibares |
| JJan VreekenIntaphernes | Intaphernes |
| RRalph WingersAspathines | Aspathines |
 Ruud van HemertGobryas | Gobryas |
| GGer van der GrijnHydarneus | Hydarneus |
| WWillem VeldhuysenCees de Vries | Cees de Vries |
| MMarijke KleynTine de Vries-Koldewij | Tine de Vries-Koldewij |
| HHuug BijvanckPiet Bruinsma | Piet Bruinsma |
 Clous van MechelenMuzikant | Muzikant |
 Joost PrinsenToeschouwer | Toeschouwer |
| CCees SchouwenaarCambysis | Cambysis |