It runs a compact 1h 29m.
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Synopsis
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...
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.1/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 100% | 26% |
| TMDB | 6.9/1067 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 78 | 100% |
Key crew
- Vittorio De SicaDirector
- Cesare ZavattiniScreenplay
- Piero PiccioniOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Alberto SordiGiovanni Alberti
- Gianna Maria CanaleSilvia Alberti
- Ettore GeriMr. Bausetti
- Elena NicolaiMrs. Bausetti
- Mariolina BovoMrs. Faravalli
- Gloria CerviMrs. Baratti
- Sandra VeraniMrs. Dronazzi
- Sandro MerliDronazzi
- Maria Grazia Buccella
- John Karlsen
- Alfio Vita
- Antonio Mambretti
Stills
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