The Boom

The Boom

6.8 | 1963-09-24 | 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...

Featured Crew

Vittorio De Sica Director
Cesare Zavattini Screenplay
Angela Sammaciccia Assistant Costume Designer
Cesare Zavattini Story
Giorgio Morra Production Manager
Elda Magnanti Hairstylist
Ezio Frigerio Production Design
Beppe Menegatti First Assistant Director
Marisa Letti Assistant Editor
Piero Piccioni Original Music Composer

Cast

Alberto Sordi
Alberto Sordi
Giovanni Alberti
Gianna Maria Canale
Gianna Maria Canale
Silvia Alberti
Ettore Geri
Ettore Geri
Mr. Bausetti
Elena Nicolai
Elena Nicolai
Mrs. Bausetti
Mariolina Bovo
Mariolina Bovo
Mrs. Faravalli
Gloria Cervi
Gloria Cervi
Mrs. Baratti
Sandra Verani
Sandra Verani
Mrs. Dronazzi
Sandro Merli
Sandro Merli
Dronazzi

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