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.
Lieutenant Sukhanov
Medoks, opportunist
Young hussar
Circus actress
Medoks's servant
Vishnevskiy's wife
Circus owner
General Vishnevskiy
General Veysmar
Officer
Gambler (uncredited)
Boy with apples
Lady at the gambling house
(uncredited)
