Inspector Bertozzo
Often the butt of jokes, abused verbally and physically. He also provides much slapstick humor.
Maniac (the protagonist)
Quick-witted, smart. He has extreme left wing beliefs. He is the Harlyquinn.
Inspector pissani
Falls for maniacs disguise. Represents the stupidity of the police and their hypocrisy.
Constable(s)
Both played ny the same actor, to make the point that lower-ranking officers are all the same.
Maria feletti (journalist)
The only real straight character of the play. Poses questions that the audience may have.
Superintendent
Falls for the maniac’s story just as pissani does. A hypocrite, will go along with anything just to save his own skin.