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...

Directed by: Vittorio De Sica
Written by: Cesare Zavattini
Runtime: 89 minutes
Cast:
Alberto Sordi Alberto Sordi
Giovanni Alberti 
Gianna Maria Canale Gianna Maria Canale
Silvia Alberti 
Ettore Geri Ettore Geri
Mr. Bausetti 
Elena Nicolai Elena Nicolai
Mrs. Bausetti 
Mariolina Bovo Mariolina Bovo
Mrs. Faravalli 
Gloria Cervi Gloria Cervi
Mrs. Baratti 
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Also known as:
  • The Boom