A blacksmith from Montevergine, accused of murder, flees to Argentina. Years later, a mute witness testifies to his innocence, leading to his acquittal. Just before returning home, an Argentine woman plants opium in his luggage, resulting in a ten-year prison sentence. After his release, he finds his daughter engaged to a wealthy landowner who had falsely accused him. Enraged, he plans to kill the man but is moved by grace at the Marian Shrine, lays down his weapon, and makes peace with his enemy.
Cast
Amedeo Nazzari
Rocco
Leda Gloria
Sabina
Elsa De Giorgi
Carmencita
Enzo Biliotti
don Rodolfo
Andrea Checchi
Alberto
Lauro Gazzolo
Bartolomeo
Ivana Claar
Unknown
Giulio Tempesti
presidente Corte d'Assise
Umberto Sacripante
Memmo
Carlo Duse
Pietro
Renato Chiantoni
Andrea
Giovanni Dolfini
oste
Nando Bruno
Francesco
Amina Pirani Maggi
Maria
Dria Paola
Unknown
Emilio Petacci
Unknown
Giovanni Onorato
doganiere
