Evocation of a dramatic episode of the Second World War told by an old guard. Boarded as a non-commissioned officer on the battleship sailed from Pola and headed south. In time of danger, the man is forced to sacrifice the lives of seven sailors and the son of the Captain, his good friend, in order to save the rest of the crew.
| Directing | Francesco De Robertis | Director |
| Writing | Francesco De Robertis | Story |
| Writing | Francesco De Robertis | Screenplay |
| Writing | Giorgio Pàstina | Story |
| Writing | Giorgio Pàstina | Screenplay |
| Writing | Nicola Morabito | Story |
| Writing | Nicola Morabito | Screenplay |
| Directing | Vittorio Cottafavi | Co-Director |
| Directing | Vittorio Sala | First Assistant Director |
| Camera | Carlo Bellero | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Bruno Barcarol | Camera Operator |
| Production | Carlo Serrutini | Unit Manager |
| Directing | G. Giuriati | Second Assistant Director |
| Sound | Mario Nascimbene | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Ennio Gerelli | Conductor |
| Production | Giorgio Venturini | Producer |
| Production | Giampaolo Bigazzi | Line Producer |
| Production | Alfredo Bianchini | Production Manager |
| Production | Vieri Bigazzi | Production Manager |