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...

Cast

Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale, Ettore Geri, Elena Nicolai, Mariolina Bovo, Gloria Cervi, Sandra Verani, Sandro Merli

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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 in 1963.

Who stars in "The Boom"?

The cast includes Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale, Ettore Geri, Elena Nicolai.