
Giovanni used to be a humble, mild-mannered government clerk whose life was turned upside down when he met Giulio, a notorious forger who at once set about manipulating the over-confident man. Giovanni did what he should never have done: he associated himself with the crook. Giulio soon laid hands on Giovanni's money, ruined his career and manhandled him into marrying his own mistress, the beautiful Ginevra. It was of course an unhappy marriage but Giovanni found a little solace when his son Ciro was born. Seven years later though, Wanzer resurfaced...
Giulio Wanzer

Giovanni Episcopo

Ginevra Canale

Emilia Canale

Doberti

Ciro Episcopo
Antonio

Canale
Signora Adele
Santina
Direttore dell'Archivio

Il Marchese Aguti
Carlini

Il marchese Aguti
Un amico
Un amico
L'Ufficiale di cavalleria

Un passante (uncredited)

Ballerina alla festa di capodanno (uncredited)

Ballerina alla festa di capodanno (uncredited)

Party guest speaking French (uncredited)