During Fascism and after WWII, a school porter sacrifices himself so his son, who is slightly ashamed of a lowly background, can become a respected professor.The film also takes a few jabs at Italy's rapid governmental reshuffles.
Producer: Carlo Ponti
Director: Renato Castellani
Screenplay: Fausto Tozzi, Renato Castellani, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Fulvio Palmieri, Aldo Fabrizi, Aldo De Benedetti, Emilio Cecchi
Story: Emilio Cecchi, Aldo Fabrizi, Renato Castellani, Fausto Tozzi, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Fulvio Palmieri, Aldo De Benedetti
Director of Photography: Carlo Montuori