A young poet falls in love with a sophisticated woman who hates poetry. But the poet wants to win her with poetry — and a bit of help from his mum.

Roberto Benigni
as Mario Cioni

Alida Valli
as Mamma di Mario

Carlo Monni
as Bozzone

Sergio Forconi
as Compagno Vladimiro Tesoroni

Giovanni Nannini
as Don Valdemaro

Rosanna Benvenuto
as la zoppa

Paolo Pieri
as Furio

Franco Fanigliulo
as cantante di "Romeo e Los Gringos"

Mario Pachi
as Gnorante

Maresco Fratini
as Buio