The Boom

– Sweet-sour comedy on Italy's 1950's rage to get rich as fast as possible! The businessman wants to s..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 28 Minutes
Release Year:
1963
Original Name:
Il Boom
The Boom (1963) - Also known as Il Boom

Sweet-sour comedy on Italy's 1950's 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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The Boom (1963) - Trailer

Release Date:

30 Aug 1963

Language:

Italian

Director:

Vittorio De Sica

Writer:

Cesare Zavattini

Main Actors:

Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale, Ettore Geri, Elena Nicolai

Plot:

During the economic boom of Italy a man tries desperately to maintain a high standard of living for his family.

Gross profit:

$56,369

Production:

Rialto Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%