The Boom
6.9
67 votes
September 24, 1963
1h 29m
Overview
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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Cast
Alberto Sordi
Giovanni Alberti
Gianna Maria Canale
Silvia Alberti
Ettore Geri
Mr. BausettiElena Nicolai
Mrs. BausettiMariolina Bovo
Mrs. FaravalliGloria Cervi
Mrs. BarattiSandra Verani
Mrs. Dronazzi
Sandro Merli
Dronazzi
Maria Grazia Buccella
John Karlsen
Alfio Vita
Antonio Mambretti
Alceo Barnabei
Ugo Silvestri
Federico Giordano
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