In the pre-Civil War South, a sadistic plantation owner brutalizes his slaves to the point of rebellion. Always obedient, peaceful and honest old slave Tom plays a central role in this tragedy.

• Melodie Film
• Sipro
• John Kitzmiller
• Herbert Lom
• O.W. Fischer
• Michaela May
• Mylène Demongeot
• Thomas Fritsch
• Juliette Gréco
• Vilma Degischer