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...
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Boom
The Boom is a 1963 Italian-language comedy film directed by Vittorio De Sica. The cast is led by Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale, Ettore Geri. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.
The Boom was produced by DDL Cinematografica and made in Italy. It was released on September 24, 1963.
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Writers
- Cesare Zavattini
- Release date
- September 24, 1963
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- DDL Cinematografica
The Boom cast & crew
The Boom was directed by Vittorio De Sica and written by Cesare Zavattini.
The cast features Alberto Sordi as Giovanni Alberti, Gianna Maria Canale as Silvia Alberti, Ettore Geri as Mr. Bausetti, Elena Nicolai as Mrs. Bausetti, Mariolina Bovo as Mrs. Faravalli, and Gloria Cervi as Mrs. Baratti.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Piero Piccioni, cinematography is by Armando Nannuzzi, and it was produced by Dino De Laurentiis.
Is The Boom worth watching?
The Boom holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 66 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Boom is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Boom
Alberto Sordi
Giovanni Alberti
Gianna Maria Canale
Silvia Alberti
Ettore Geri
Mr. Bausetti
Elena Nicolai
Mrs. Bausetti
Mariolina Bovo
Mrs. Faravalli
Gloria Cervi
Mrs. Baratti
Sandra Verani
Mrs. Dronazzi
Sandro Merli
Dronazzi
Maria Grazia Buccella
John Karlsen
Alfio Vita
Antonio Mambretti
The Boom — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boom in United States?
The Boom is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Boom in?
The Boom is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boom?
The Boom runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is The Boom rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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