Zenó (Mazzaropi) is a poor gardener of a traditional school in São Paulo who falls in love with one of the local girls, much richer and younger than him. Willing to conquer her, he decides to get rich, getting involved in the most varied and funny situations.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Amacio MazzaropiZenó, o Zé do Periquito | Zenó, o Zé do Periquito |
 Geny PradoPelanca | Pelanca |
 Roberto DuvalSeu Miguel | Seu Miguel |
| NNena VianaD. Josefa | D. Josefa |
| CCarlos GarciaAcácio | Acácio |
 Amélia BittencourtCarmem | Carmem |
| AAugusto César RibeiroMexirico | Mexirico |
 Maria Helena DiasOlinda | Olinda |
 Eugenio KusnetProfessor | Professor |
| IIda BarrosNot listed | Not listed |
 Genésio ArrudaMaestro | Maestro |
 Marlene RochaNot listed | Not listed |
| HHamilton SaraivaNot listed | Not listed |
| AAnita Sorrentoconvidada da festa de casamento | convidada da festa de casamento |
| AArgeu FerrariNot listed | Not listed |
 Hebe CamargoNot listed | Not listed |
 Tony CampelloNot listed | Not listed |
 Celly CampelloNot listed | Not listed |
 Agnaldo RayolNot listed | Not listed |