Overview
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...
Director and cast
- Vittorio De Sica Director
- 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
- Gloria Cervi as Mrs. Baratti
- Sandra Verani as Mrs. Dronazzi
- Sandro Merli as Dronazzi
- Maria Grazia Buccella Cast
- John Karlsen Cast
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