Four comedic episodes framed within the story of a tyrannical Zen master and his two hapless disciples.

Fugitive convict Aldo seizes a car, taking policeman Giacomo and civilian Giovanni hostages. While chased by the police all over Italy, they will eventually become friends.

Sor Clemente escapes the surveillance of his wife and goes to attend a variety show.

In the village of Viggiù, the firemen organize various skits and performances in their theater, inviting all the celebrities known at that time.