The Boom
September 24, 1963•1h 29m•★ 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...
Director
Vittorio De SicaCast
Alberto Sordi
Giovanni Alberti
Gianna Maria Canale
Silvia Alberti
Ettore Geri
Mr. Bausetti
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Elena Nicolai
Mrs. Bausetti
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Mariolina Bovo
Mrs. Faravalli
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Gloria Cervi
Mrs. Baratti
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Sandra Verani
Mrs. Dronazzi
Sandro Merli
Dronazzi
Maria Grazia Buccella
John Karlsen
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Alfio Vita
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Antonio Mambretti
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Alceo Barnabei
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Ugo Silvestri
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Federico Giordano
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Arnaldo Caivano
Man in Elevator (uncredited)