The Boss
Seen it?1956 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Casino or The Shawshank Redemption, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
A crusading politician falls prey to the temptations of power.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Byron Haskin
- John PayneMatt Brady
- William BishopBob Herrick
- Gloria McGeheeLorry Reed
- Doe AvedonElsie Reynolds
- Roy RobertsTim Brady
- Rhys WilliamsStanley Millard
- Joe FlynnErnie Jackson
- Robin MorseJohnny Mazia
- William PhippsStitch
- Gil LambHenry