The Boom (1963)
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...
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: September 24, 1963
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
Screenplay
- Cesare Zavattini (Screenplay)
- Cesare Zavattini (Story)
Music: Piero Piccioni
Cinematography: Armando Nannuzzi
Editing: Adriana Novelli
Production: DDL Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
italy, eyeglasses, elevator
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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...
- Who directed The Boom?
- The Boom was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
- Who stars in The Boom?
- The Boom stars Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale, Ettore Geri, Elena Nicolai, Mariolina Bovo, Gloria Cervi.
- How long is The Boom?
- The Boom has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Boom?
- The Boom is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Boom produced?
- The Boom was produced in Italy.