

Oronzo Canà is called to coach Longobarda, the football team of a small town of Northern Italy, newly promoted to the First Division. His only task is not to be relegated, but Longobarda's owner plots against him, finding the team's current ranking far too expensive, and his top Brazilian striker is affected by a deep saudade.

Lino Banfi
Oronzo Canà
Lead
Camillo Milli
Presidente Borlotti

Andrea Roncato
Andrea Bergonzoni

Gigi Sammarchi
Giginho

Giuliana Calandra
Mara Canà

Stefania Spugnini
Michelina Canà

Viviana Larice
Suocera di Canà

Licinia Lentini
Marilde Borlotti
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