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...

Genres: Comedy

Stars: Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale, Ettore Geri, Elena Nicolai, Mariolina Bovo

Release Date: 1963-09-24

Country: Italy

Ratings: 6.8 / 10 (61 votes)

Runtime: 89 mins