The Boom
Director: Vittorio De Sica
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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Cast
Alberto Sordi
Giovanni Alberti
Gianna Maria Canale
Silvia Alberti
Ettore Geri
Mr. Bausetti
Elena Nicolai
Mrs. Bausetti
Mariolina Bovo
Mrs. Faravalli
Gloria Cervi
Mrs. Baratti
Sandra Verani
Mrs. Dronazzi
Sandro Merli
Dronazzi
Maria Grazia Buccella
John Karlsen
Alfio Vita
Antonio Mambretti
In brief
The Boom (1963) is a comedy film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 65 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 29min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Boom?
The Boom runs 89 minutes (1h 29min).
What rating does The Boom have?
The Boom has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 65 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Boom from?
The Boom was released in 1963.
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