Un eroe borghese

A fair, relentless lawyer appointed as liquidator of the Italian Private Bank Forty in 1974. He is deeply devoted to his wife and three children, and he dives into a tangle of corporate misdoings with methodical resolve. Ambrosoli fights against a powerful financial apparatus, presenting a report that indicts a vast network despite threats and pressure. His unwavering commitment to truth drives the narrative to its tragic conclusion.

A Sicilian banker with sprawling control over banks and companies across Italy and beyond. His influence spans finance, mafia connections, and politics, allowing him to maneuver without immediate consequences. From New York, he issues orders that pull strings behind the scenes, turning the financial world into a weapon against Ambrosoli. His eventual fall and the threats against Ambrosoli escalate the central conflict.

Giorgio Ambrosoli’s wife, deeply worried by his long absences and the danger surrounding his work. She embodies the personal cost of his public crusade and provides emotional grounding for the family. Annalori's strength and concern reveal the human side of a high-stakes investigation. Her presence emphasizes the sacrifices required to pursue justice.

A Guardia di Finanza marshal who starts as a collaborator and becomes a steadfast ally to Ambrosoli. His practical support and shared sense of duty help navigate the bank’s labyrinthine scheme. The collaboration highlights how official channels struggle against entrenched corruption, yet can still offer crucial assistance. He represents an imperfect but essential ally within the system.

The governor of the Bank of Italy who embodies the institutional authority at the heart of the financial system. The film shows tensions between central bank leadership and Ambrosoli’s pursuit of accountability. His stance and actions reflect the complex dynamics between state institutions and private finance. The dynamic illustrates the challenges in obtaining formal backing for reform.

A figure tied to the broad network of operatives surrounding Sindona’s empire. Arienzo represents the people on the periphery of the financial machine who facilitate its functions. His role underscores how ordinary actors contribute to a larger system of illicit activity. The character’s presence helps convey the reach and texture of the network.

An Italian-American hitman who carries out Ambrosoli’s assassination. His actions mark the lethal culmination of the conflict between law and criminal influence. The killing underscores the brutal stakes of protecting or exposing corrupt power. Aricò’s role embodies the darkest consequences of unchecked corruption.