Movielogr
The Boom (1963)
Directed by Vittorio De Sica
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…
Length 89 minutes
Actors
Alberto Sordi | Gianna Maria Canale | Ettore Geri | Elena Nicolai | Mariolina Bovo | Gloria Cervi | Sandra Verani | Sandro Merli | Maria Grazia Buccella | John Karlsen | Alfio Vita | Antonio Mambretti | Alceo Barnabei | Ugo Silvestri | Federico Giordano | Arnaldo Caivano