The Boom

The Boom — Plot

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...

• Release date
• September 24, 1963
• Runtime
• 89 min
• Genres
• Comedy
• Director
• Vittorio De Sica

The Boom — Cast

Alberto Sordi Giovanni Alberti Gianna Maria Canale Silvia Alberti 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 Dronazzi