Ensemble
Silvana Mangano
Anna
Raf Vallone
Andrea
Vittorio Gassman
Vittorio
Jacques Dumesnil
Professor Ferri
Gaby Morlay
Mother superior
Piero Lulli
Dr. Manzi
Sophia Loren
Vittorio's assistant (uncredited)
Maria Tedeschi
Nun (uncredited)
Patrizia Mangano
Luisa
Natascia Mangano
Lucia
Dina Romano
suor Virginia
Rosita Pisano
suor Carmela