The Boom (1963)

Overview: 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...

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

Categories: Comedy