The Pantani case, a film directed by Domenico Ciolfi, tells the story of the last five years in the life of the cyclist from Romagna, in particular from 5 June 1999, when he was suspended from racing, to 14 February 2004, the day of his death. His untimely death in unclear circumstances, which have opened several judicial inquiries, was a shock to the world of cycling, which lost its Pirate on Valentine's Day. The film is a tribute to this Italian sporting hero, remembering him as a young man who, riding his bike, reached several milestones but was defeated in a fatal match.

Marco Palvetti
as Marco Pantani "il Pirata" a Cesenatico

Brenno Placido
as Marco Pantani "il Pirata" a Madonna di Campiglio

Fabrizio Rongione
as Marco Pantani "il Pirata" a Rimini

Francesco Pannofino
as avv. Antonio De Rensis

Monica Camporesi
as Christina Joensson

Paola Baldini
as Tonina

Libero De Rienzo
as Jumbo

Emanuela Rossi
as Manuela Ronchi

Gianfelice Imparato
as Candido Cannavò

Giobbe Covatta
as Rosario Tolomelli