The candidates are the former mayor, a mafia puppet hated by the community, and a mild professor, who wants to finally bring honesty to the country.

The latter candidate wins the election, and, with the help of his relatives Salvatore and Valentino, begins to implement his program of legality.

Unfortunately this program of "civilisation" only exasperates all the citizens, with fines being charged for various infractions and taxes being increased.

Eventually, this also involves Salvo and Valentino, who see their bar being closed because the kiosk was abusive.

The film was number-one in Italy on its opening weekend, with US$3.48 million.