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