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The Boom
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The Boom

1963-09-24 · 89 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy

Sweet-sour comedy on Italy's 1950s rage to get rich as fast as possible! The businessman wants to satisfy his wife's craving for luxury and a "respectable life" so he becomes heavily indebted. In desperation he agrees to sell a precious part of his body for a large sum of money. But just before the crucial operation he panics...

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Directors
Vittorio De Sica
Production companies
DDL Cinematografica
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alberto SordiAlberto SordiGiovanni Alberti
Gianna Maria CanaleGianna Maria CanaleSilvia Alberti
Ettore GeriEttore GeriMr. Bausetti
Elena NicolaiMrs. Bausetti
Mariolina BovoMrs. Faravalli
Gloria CerviMrs. Baratti
Sandra VeraniMrs. Dronazzi
Sandro MerliSandro MerliDronazzi
Maria Grazia BuccellaMaria Grazia Buccella
John KarlsenJohn Karlsen
Alfio Vita
Antonio Mambretti
Alceo Barnabei
Ugo Silvestri
Federico Giordano
Arnaldo CaivanoMan in Elevator (uncredited)

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