The Boom

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...

Directed by Vittorio De Sica

Top 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

Sandro Merli

Dronazzi

Maria Grazia Buccella

John Karlsen

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Alfio Vita

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Antonio Mambretti

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Alceo Barnabei

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Ugo Silvestri

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Federico Giordano

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Arnaldo Caivano

Man in Elevator (uncredited)

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