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  • The Boss (1956)
  • Approved
    89 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
The Boss (1956)
Approved
89 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Political corruption is vividly depicted as a ruthless WWI veteran takes almost complete control of a state with the help of a crooked lawyer. The film is enhanced by John Payne's persuasive performance as "The Boss."
Director
Writers
Ben Perry (original story and screenplay by) | Dalton Trumbo (written by) (originally uncredited)
Producer
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Updated Aug 22, 1956

Release date
Aug 22, 1956 (United States)

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Cast

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61 cast members
Name Known for
John Payne
Matt Brady Matt Brady   See fewer
William Bishop
Bob Herrick Bob Herrick   See fewer
Gloria McGehee
Lorry Reed (as Gloria McGhee) Lorry Reed (as Gloria McGhee)   See fewer
Doe Avedon
Elsie Reynolds Elsie Reynolds   See fewer
Roy Roberts
Tim Brady Tim Brady   See fewer
Rhys Williams
Stanley Millard Stanley Millard   See fewer
Joe Flynn
Ernie Jackson Ernie Jackson   See fewer
Robin Morse
Johnny Mazia Johnny Mazia   See fewer
William Phipps
Stitch (as Bill Phipps) Stitch (as Bill Phipps)   See fewer
Gil Lamb
Henry Henry   See fewer
George Lynn
Tom Masterson Tom Masterson   See fewer
Bob Morgan
Hamhead Hamhead   See fewer
Abdullah Abbas
Gambler (uncredited) Gambler (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Aldrich
Gunman (uncredited) Gunman (uncredited)   See fewer
Leon Alton
Parade Spectator (uncredited) Parade Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Gertrude Astor
Woman at Dedication (uncredited) Woman at Dedication (uncredited)   See fewer
James Bacon
James Bacon (uncredited) James Bacon (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Bacon
Politician (uncredited) Politician (uncredited)   See fewer
Danny Borzage
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Chet Brandenburg
Saloon Patron (uncredited) Saloon Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Chefe
Servant (uncredited) Servant (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Cheshire
Gov. Beck (uncredited) Gov. Beck (uncredited)   See fewer
Bing Conley
Parade Spectator (uncredited) Parade Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Antonio Filauri
Mr. Mazia (uncredited) Mr. Mazia (uncredited)   See fewer
Alex Frazer
Roy M. Millard (uncredited) Roy M. Millard (uncredited)   See fewer
John George
Saloon Patron (uncredited) Saloon Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Rudy Germane
Parade Spectator (uncredited) Parade Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Gilbert
Politician at Dedication (uncredited) Politician at Dedication (uncredited)   See fewer
Art Gilmore
Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited) Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Gordon
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Sol Gorss
G-Man Guarding Lazetti / Saloon Brawler (uncredited) G-Man Guarding Lazetti / Saloon Brawler (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Greenway
Hood (uncredited) Hood (uncredited)   See fewer
Herman Hack
Parade Spectator (uncredited) Parade Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Haines
Politician at Dedication (uncredited) Politician at Dedication (uncredited)   See fewer
Percy Helton
Hotel Clerk (uncredited) Hotel Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Stuart Holmes
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Horvath
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Jeffers
Saloon Patron (uncredited) Saloon Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Florence Lake
Waitress (uncredited) Waitress (uncredited)   See fewer
John Mansfield
Morrie Lazetti (uncredited) Morrie Lazetti (uncredited)   See fewer
Maurice Manson
Earl Bentley (uncredited) Earl Bentley (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank McGrath
Saloon Patron (uncredited) Saloon Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank McLure
Saloon Patron (uncredited) Saloon Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Harold Miller
Politician at Dedication (uncredited) Politician at Dedication (uncredited)   See fewer
Dorothy Neumann
Woman at Train Station (uncredited) Woman at Train Station (uncredited)   See fewer
James Nolan
Matt's Lawyer (uncredited) Matt's Lawyer (uncredited)   See fewer
Voltaire Perkins
Judge (uncredited) Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Ramstead
Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Joey Ray
Political Crony (uncredited) Political Crony (uncredited)   See fewer
Waclaw Rekwart
Attorney (uncredited) Attorney (uncredited)   See fewer
Stafford Repp
Earl Bentley (uncredited) Earl Bentley (uncredited)   See fewer
John Rogers
Deadbeat in Saloon (uncredited) Deadbeat in Saloon (uncredited)   See fewer
George Sawaya
Gunman at Station (uncredited) Gunman at Station (uncredited)   See fewer
Phil Schumacher
Politician at Dedication (uncredited) Politician at Dedication (uncredited)   See fewer
Cap Somers
Parade Spectator (uncredited) Parade Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Stoney
Saloon Brawler / Man Restraining Matt in Court (uncredited) Saloon Brawler / Man Restraining Matt in Court (uncredited)   See fewer
Brick Sullivan
Cop (uncredited) Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Sullivan
Saloon Patron (uncredited) Saloon Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Hal Taggart
Politician at Dedication (uncredited) Politician at Dedication (uncredited)   See fewer
Herb Vigran
Politician (uncredited) Politician (uncredited)   See fewer
Guy Way
Saloon Patron (uncredited) Saloon Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
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