In 1806 Naples, King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies is frowned upon by the people, especially the comic theatrical Pulcinella, who continually delivers hard sermons, earning a reputation among…

Assunta, a commoner of Naples, is scarred by her lover Michele for jealousy.

Two jerks are enlisted in the Italian army during W.W.1 and by pure luck manage to help win an important battle.