A factory worker known for his tough attitude and for fighting for workers' rights starts losing credibility when friends and co-workers see him helping a young gay man.

Renato Pozzetto
as Bernardo Mambelli, "il Gandi"

Massimo Ranieri
as Claudio

Edwige Fenech
as Maria

Mario Scarpetta
as Walter

Clara Colosimo
as Elvira Portiera

Adriana Russo
as l'amica di Maria

Luca Sportelli
as il portiere, marito di Elvira

Sergio Ciulli
as Meravigli, l'operaio sindacalista

Loris Bazzocchi
as operaio

Nazzareno Natale
as operaio