The Boss(1956)
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The Boss Synopsis
A crusading politician falls prey to the temptations of power.
The Boss (1956) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Byron Haskin, released on October 10, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars John Payne, William Bishop, Gloria McGehee and Doe Avedon. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Byron Haskin
- Writers:
- Ben L. Perry, Ben L. Perry
- Producers:
- Frank N. Seltzer
- Cinematographer:
- Hal Mohr
- Composer:
- Albert Glasser
- Production:
- Window Productions, Frank Seltzer Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Boss (1956) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Boss before you stream it.
The Boss Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Payne
as Matt Brady
William Bishop
as Bob Herrick
Gloria McGehee
as Lorry Reed
Doe Avedon
as Elsie Reynolds
Roy Roberts
as Tim Brady
Rhys Williams
as Stanley Millard
Joe Flynn
as Ernie Jackson
- Robin Morse
Robin Morse
as Johnny Mazia
William Phipps
as Stitch
Gil Lamb
as Henry
George Lynn
as Tom Masterson
Bob Morgan
as Hamhead
Key crew
Directed by Byron Haskin, written by Ben L. Perry and Ben L. Perry, produced by Frank N. Seltzer.
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The Boss Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Boss – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boss online?
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The Boss (1956) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix 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 (1956) includes John Payne, William Bishop, Gloria McGehee, Doe Avedon and Roy Roberts. The film was directed by Byron Haskin. 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 October 10, 1956 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Boss worth watching?
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The Boss (1956) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boss?
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Yes. The official The Boss trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.