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The Boom

6.919631h 29mMovieComedy

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…

DirectorVittorio De Sica
WriterCesare Zavattini
ProducerDino De Laurentiis

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 28 other countries

The Boom isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia and 24 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Vittorio De Sica

ASAlberto Sordi
Alberto Sordi
Giovanni Alberti
GCGianna Maria Canale
Gianna Maria Canale
Silvia Alberti
EGEttore Geri
Ettore Geri
Mr. Bausetti
EN
Elena Nicolai
Mrs. Bausetti
MB
Mariolina Bovo
Mrs. Faravalli
GC
Gloria Cervi
Mrs. Baratti
SV
Sandra Verani
Mrs. Dronazzi
SMSandro Merli
Sandro Merli
Dronazzi
MBMaria Grazia Buccella
Maria Grazia Buccella
JKJohn Karlsen
John Karlsen
AV
Alfio Vita
AM
Antonio Mambretti

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