The Boom(1963)
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The Boom Synopsis
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...
The Boom (1963) is a comedy film directed by Vittorio De Sica, released on September 24, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale, Ettore Geri and Elena Nicolai. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Vittorio De Sica
- Writers:
- Cesare Zavattini, Cesare Zavattini
- Producers:
- Dino De Laurentiis
- Cinematographer:
- Armando Nannuzzi
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- DDL Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
The Boom (1963) Trailer
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The Boom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alberto Sordi
as Giovanni Alberti
Gianna Maria Canale
as Silvia Alberti
Ettore Geri
as Mr. Bausetti
- Elena Nicolai
Elena Nicolai
as Mrs. Bausetti
- Mariolina Bovo
Mariolina Bovo
as Mrs. Faravalli
- Gloria Cervi
Gloria Cervi
as Mrs. Baratti
- Sandra Verani
Sandra Verani
as Mrs. Dronazzi
Sandro Merli
as Dronazzi
Maria Grazia Buccella
John Karlsen
- Alfio Vita
Alfio Vita
- Antonio Mambretti
Antonio Mambretti
Key crew
Directed by Vittorio De Sica, written by Cesare Zavattini and Cesare Zavattini, produced by Dino De Laurentiis.
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The Boom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 65 ratings.
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The Boom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boom online?
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The Boom (1963) is available to stream on MUBI, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Boom?
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The main cast of The Boom (1963) includes Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale, Ettore Geri, Elena Nicolai and Mariolina Bovo. The film was directed by Vittorio De Sica. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boom released?
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The Boom was released on September 24, 1963 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Boom worth watching?
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The Boom (1963) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boom?
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