The Boom (1963)
Original title: Il boom
The Boom is a 1963 Italian-language comedy movie directed by Vittorio De Sica, with a running time of 1h 29m. It stars Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale and Ettore Geri.
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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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...
When was The Boom released?
The Boom was released on 24 September 1963.
How long is The Boom?
The Boom runs 1h 29m.
Who made The Boom?
The Boom was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Cast
- Alberto Sordi as Giovanni Alberti
- Gianna Maria Canale as Silvia Alberti
- Ettore Geri as Mr. Bausetti
- Elena Nicolai as Mrs. Bausetti
- Mariolina Bovo as Mrs. Faravalli
- Gloria Cervi as Mrs. Baratti
- Sandra Verani as Mrs. Dronazzi
- Sandro Merli as Dronazzi
- Maria Grazia Buccella
- John Karlsen
- Alfio Vita
- Antonio Mambretti