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The Boom (1963)

Movie ★ 6.9 89 min

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...

Vittorio De Sica Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 24, 1963
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0056883
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Cast

Alberto Sordi Alberto Sordi Giovanni Alberti Gianna Maria Canale Gianna Maria Canale Silvia Alberti Ettore Geri Ettore Geri Mr. Bausetti Elena Nicolai Mrs. Bausetti Mariolina Bovo Mrs. Faravalli Gloria Cervi Mrs. Baratti Sandra Verani Mrs. Dronazzi Sandro Merli Sandro Merli Dronazzi Maria Grazia Buccella Maria Grazia Buccella John Karlsen John Karlsen Alfio Vita Antonio Mambretti Alceo Barnabei Ugo Silvestri Federico Giordano Arnaldo Caivano Man in Elevator (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Boom about?
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...
Who directed The Boom?
The Boom was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Who stars in The Boom?
The Boom stars Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale, Ettore Geri, Elena Nicolai.
When was The Boom released?
The Boom is a 1963 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Boom?
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