The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the dead man's property. But Ferdinando's nephew Amerigo holds out. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads for Florence and meets prostitute Bianca.
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Amerigo
Claudia Cardinale
Bianca
Pietro Germi
Stefano
Romolo Valli
Dante
Gabriella Pallotta
Carmelinda
Gina Sammarco
Maîtresse
Marcella Valeri
Beppa
Emma Baron
Giovanna
