A background of rising fascism in Venice in 1930s. A music-student, Matthias, mixes with the town's bourgeoisie and falls in love with a mature teacher, Carla, the mother of his friend Renato, and then with his young colleague, Elena. The themes include blackmail, betrayal, seduction, and eventually murder.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Elena Mazzarini | Ornella Muti |
| Carla Richter | Senta Berger |
| Amalia Mazzarini | Capucine |
| Renato Richter | Christian Borromeo |
| Mattia Morandi | Stefano Patrizi |
| Maffei | Giancarlo Sbragia |
| Teacher | Giuliana Calandra |
| Paolo Mazzarini | Paolo Bonacelli |
| Linda | Maria Monti |
| Commissioner Franchetti | Eros Pagni |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Tonino Cervi |
| Writer | Cesare Frugoni |
| Writer | Goffredo Parise |
| Writer | Roger Peyrefitte |
| Producer | Piero La Mantia |
| Composer | Vince Tempera |
| Editor | Nino Baragli |
