The film tells about the Decembrists’ revolt in the south of Russia. Right before the Decembrist Revolt 1825 a chevalier of fortune decides that it's time for a game. But on whom to make a bet? He asks the cards. But he's not the only one who makes the choice.
Пётр Соболевский
as Lieutenant Sukhanov
Сергей Герасимов
as Medoks, opportunist
Олег Жаков
as Young hussar
Янина Жеймо
as Circus actress
Андрей Костричкин
as Medoks's servant
Софья Магарилл
as Vishnevskiy's wife
Николай Мичурин
as Circus owner
Konstantin Khokhlov
as General Vishnevskiy
Mikhail Mishel
as General Veysmar
Борис Феодосьев
as Officer
Эмиль Галь
as Gambler (uncredited)
Александр Мельников
as Boy with apples
