The Boom (Il boom) 60 years old

The Boom

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...

Credits

The Boom Cast

Name Character
Ettore Geri He was 49, 88 years old when he died as Mr. Bausetti
Alberto Sordi He was 43, 82 years old when he died as Giovanni Alberti
Gianna Maria Canale She was 36, 81 years old when she died as Silvia Alberti
Elena Nicolai She was 58, 88 years old when she died as Mrs. Bausetti

The Boom Crew

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The Boom poster
The Boom (60 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, September 24, 1963
  • Runtime: 89 minutes