A group of rogues steal a scroll granting its bearer the property of the land of Aurocastro in Apulia, a province in the south of Italy. They elect a shaggy knight, Brancaleone from Norcia, as their leader, and decide to get possession of this supposedly wealthy land. Many adventures will occurr during the journey.
Screenplay: Mario Monicelli, Furio Scarpelli, Agenore Incrocci
Director: Mario Monicelli
Producer: Mario Cecchi Gori
Director of Photography: Carlo Di Palma