Manuel Jacques Perrin is a young man from the country who tries to make it in Madrid in this somber melodrama. He struggles to survive in the unforgiving city where only the strongest will prosper. Manuel defends himself and kills a murderous thief in a fight then quietly waits for the police to reach the scene of the crime.

Cast

Jacques Perrin

Manuel

Emma Penella

Rosa

Sara Lezana

Justa

Hugo Blanco

El Bizco

Lola Gaos