The Boom (1963)
Il boom (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 28min
- Comedy
- 25 Sep 1963 (Italy)
- Movie
During the economic boom of Italy a man tries desperately to maintain a high standard of living for his family.
Director:
Writer:
Photos and Videos
Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Alberto Sordi | ... |
Giovanni Alberti
|
|
| Gianna Maria Canale | ... |
Silvia Alberti
|
|
| Elena Nicolai | ... |
Mrs. Bausetti
|
|
 |
Ettore Geri | ... |
Mr. Bausetti
|
|
|
Mariolina Bovo | ... |
Mrs. Faravalli
|
|
|
Gloria Cervi | ... |
Mrs. Baratti
|
|
|
Sandra Verani | ... |
Mrs. Dronazzi
|
|
|
Sandro Merli | ... |
Dronazzi
|
|
|
Antonio Mambretti | ... |
Faravalli
|
|
|
Alceo Barnabei | ... |
Baratti
|
|
|
Ugo Silvestri | ... |
Gardinazzi
|
| Maria Grazia Buccella | ... |
Secretary
|
|
|
|
Federico Giordano | ... |
Silvia's father
|
|
|
Franco Abbina | ... |
Assistant occulist
|
|
|
Matelda Scotti | ... |
Riccardo's wife
|
|
|
Silvio Battistini | ... |
Riccardo
|
| John Karlsen | ... |
Occulist
|
|
| Alfio Vita | ... |
Neighbour
|
|
|
|
Mario Cipparone | ... |
Client
|
|
|
Gino Pasquarelli | ... |
Director
|
|
|
Vittorio Casella | ... |
Secretary
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
|
|
Nello Appodia | ... |
Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
|
|
|
Rosetta Biondi | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
|
|
|
Arnaldo Caivano | ... |
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
|
|
|
Angelo Casadei | ... |
Man in the Queue (uncredited)
|
|
|
Lina Ferri | ... |
Woman at Loans Company (uncredited)
|
|
|
Cesare Martignoni | ... |
Restaurant Diner (uncredited)
|
|
|
Vezio Natili | ... |
Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
|
|
|
Felicita Tranchina | ... |
Giovanni's mother (uncredited)
|
|
|
Alfredo Zambuto | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
|
Directed by
| Vittorio De Sica | ||
Written by
| Cesare Zavattini | ... | () |
Produced by
| Dino De Laurentiis | ... | producer |
Music by
| Piero Piccioni | ||
Cinematography by
| Armando Nannuzzi | ||
Editing by
| Adriana Novelli | ||
Editorial Department
| Marisa Letti | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Ezio Frigerio | ||
Set Decoration by
| Emilio D'Andria | ||
Costume Design by
| Lucilla Mussini | ||
Makeup Department
| Guglielmo Bonotti | ... | makeup artist |
| Elda Magnanti | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Alfredo De Laurentiis | ... | unit production manager |
| Gaetano Marzachi | ... | production supervisor |
| Giorgio Morra | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Luisa Alessandri | ... | assistant director |
| Giuseppe Menegatti | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Gabriele D'Angelo | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Biagio Fiorelli | ... | sound technician |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alfredo Celli | ... | chief electrician |
| Claudio Cirillo | ... | camera operator |
| Emidio Cirillo | ... | assistant camera |
| Franco Solitario | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Angela Sammaciccia | ... | costume assistant |
Music Department
| Billy Vaughn | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carla Fierro | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Pilade Collaveri | ... | production secretary |
| Raffaello Forti | ... | administrator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Dino de Laurentiis Distribuzione (1963) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Rialto Pictures (2017) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Ciné+ (2022) (France) (tv)
- Netflix (2021) (Non-US) (video) (VOD) (several territories in Europe)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | The Unseen Film by Vittorio De Sica See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
| Certification |
|
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Though released in Italy in 1963, the film was denied distribution in U.S. theaters until 2017. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Alberto Sordi. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Wheels See more » |