In Naples at the end of the 19th century, Nicola Bellizzi dreams of becoming a lawyer. However, when he seeks the reason that people are reluctant to help him in his goals, he discovers that some of his blood relations are high-ranking members of the Mafia. He tries to break away from his family obligations, but falls into a life of crime and violence.

Genres

Cast

Franco Nero

Nicola Bellizzi

Claudia Cardinale

Lucia Esposito

Fabio Testi

Don Gaetano Fungillo

Raymond Pellegrin

Aiossa

Lina Polito

Nanina Scognamilio

Rita Forzano

Luisella

Antonio Orlando

Pasquale Scalzo

Sonia Viviani

Donna Maria

Gengher Gatti

Prence

Nino Vingelli

Gigino la Charonge

Benito Artesi

Pazzariello

Enrico Maisto

Donna Maria's Husband