The Boss(1965)
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The Boss Synopsis
Teruo Ishii portrays the bitter conflict over the right to develop land in a gripping and humorous way. Nakagami, the head of the Kanto Joseikai, is ordered to acquire the rights to work to level the reclaimed land and prevent the Doshikai from expanding from Kansai into Tokyo, but the interference of the Koda-gumi, associated with the Kansai Doshikai, intensifies. Nakagami's younger brother Hayami, unhappy that the situation is moving slowly, tries to blackmail the mayor into moving forward, but... A true Toei gangster film with an all-star cast including Koji Tsuruta and Ken Takakura!
The Boss (1965) is a crime film directed by Teruo Ishii, released on January 3, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ken Takakura, Koji Tsuruta, Yoshiko Sakuma and Yoshiko Mita. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Teruo Ishii
- Writers:
- Kinji Fukasaku, Teruo Ishii, Kazuo Kasahara
- Cinematographer:
- Ichirō Hoshijima
- Composer:
- Masao Yagi
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Boss Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Takakura
Koji Tsuruta
Yoshiko Sakuma
Yoshiko Mita
Shigeru Amachi
Harumi Sone
Kyōsuke Machida
Shinjirō Ehara
Sumiko Fuji
Hiroyuki Nagato
Takamaru Sasaki
Tōru Abe
Key crew
Directed by Teruo Ishii, written by Kinji Fukasaku, Teruo Ishii and Kazuo Kasahara.
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The Boss Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Boss – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boss online?
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The Boss (1965) is available to stream on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Boss?
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The main cast of The Boss (1965) includes Ken Takakura, Koji Tsuruta, Yoshiko Sakuma, Yoshiko Mita and Shigeru Amachi. The film was directed by Teruo Ishii. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boss released?
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The Boss was released on January 3, 1965 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Boss worth watching?
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The Boss (1965) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.