
Feature film — 1963
The Boom (1963)
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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A high-signal pick with 67 votes.
DDL Cinematografica
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Director: Vittorio De Sica
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Cast & crew

Alberto Sordi
Giovanni Alberti

Gianna Maria Canale
Silvia Alberti

Ettore Geri
Mr. Bausetti
Elena Nicolai
Mrs. Bausetti
Mariolina Bovo
Mrs. Faravalli
Gloria Cervi
Mrs. Baratti
Sandra Verani
Mrs. Dronazzi

Sandro Merli
Dronazzi

Maria Grazia Buccella

John Karlsen
Alfio Vita
Antonio Mambretti
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