Michael Kirchner, nicknamed "The Black Lightning", is a passionate alpine skier. Now he must eliminate the tough opponent Herbert Tanner to be the representative of the national team.

Toni Sailer
as Michael Kirchner

Oliver Grimm
as Andi

Maria Perschy
as Gretl Mittermayr

Dietmar Schönherr
as Herbert Thanner

Waltraut Haas
as Uschi Bauer

Carla Hagen
as Lady of room number 7

Viktor Staal
as Teacher Thalhammer

Gustav Knuth
as Hotelier Haringer

Heinrich Gretler
as Chief Strobl

Walter Gross
as Barkeeper Johnny