

A Milanese shop assistant becomes an overnight film sensation when fate lands her the leading role in a prominent producer's romantic drama.

Lucia Bosè
Clara Manni

Andrea Checchi
Gianni Franchi

Gino Cervi
Ercole 'Ercolino' Borra

Ivan Desny
Bernardo 'Nardo' Rusconi

Alain Cuny
Lodi
Monica Clay
Simonetta Rota

Anna Carena
Clara Manni's Mother

Enrico Glori
Franco Albonetti
Laura Tiberti
Renata
Oscar Andriani
Boschi

Gisella Sofio
Simonetta Rota's Friend

Elio Steiner
Emanuele

Luisa Rivelli
Luisa
Nino Dal Fabbro
Nello, the screenwriter
Antonio Acqua
Movie Theatre Owner
Emma Druetti
Simonetta Rota's Mother
Rita Giannuzzi
Simonetta Rota's Friend
Vittorio Manfrino
Clara Manni's Father

Mario Meniconi
Notariacomo
Nuri Neva Sangro
Clara's stunt double (uncredited)
Michelangelo Antonioni
Francesco Maselli, Michelangelo Antonioni, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Pier Maria Pasinetti
Released