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Feature film — 1963

The Boom (1963)

6.91h 29mComedy

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 as Giovanni Alberti

Alberto Sordi

Giovanni Alberti

Gianna Maria Canale as Silvia Alberti

Gianna Maria Canale

Silvia Alberti

Ettore Geri as Mr. Bausetti

Ettore Geri

Mr. Bausetti

E

Elena Nicolai

Mrs. Bausetti

M

Mariolina Bovo

Mrs. Faravalli

G

Gloria Cervi

Mrs. Baratti

S

Sandra Verani

Mrs. Dronazzi

Sandro Merli as Dronazzi

Sandro Merli

Dronazzi

Maria Grazia Buccella as

Maria Grazia Buccella

John Karlsen as

John Karlsen

A

Alfio Vita

A

Antonio Mambretti

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