The Boom
1963/09/24 (US) | 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
Cesare Zavattini
Screenplay
Lead Cast
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
Budget
$ 0
Revenue
$ 0
Status
Released
Production Company
- DDL Cinematografica
Crews
Angela Sammaciccia
Assistant Costume Designer
Cesare Zavattini
Story
Giorgio Morra
Production Manager
Elda Magnanti
Hairstylist
Ezio Frigerio
Production Design
Beppe Menegatti
First Assistant Director