Florence in 1848. There is a strong political tension in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Giovanni, a young Neapolitan composer who has just arrived in the city, accidentally comes into contact with some liberals and is convinced to compose the hymn of the Volunteers.
Vittorio De Sica
as Giovanni
Milly
as Grazia
Enrico Viarisio
as L'avvocato Piccoli
Giuditta Rissone
as Carlotta
Carlo Ninchi
as Cesare Baldi
Ada Dondini
as Donna Giuditta
Renato Cialente
as Il barone
Enzo Biliotti
as Il cavalier Rivolta
Giovanni Barrella
as Impresario milanese
