The Boom (1963)

6.9/10 • 89 min • Comedy

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

Giovanni Alberti

Gianna Maria Canale

Ettore Geri

Mr. Bausetti

Sandro Merli

Maria Grazia Buccella

John Karlsen

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