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Matt Brady comes home from World War I to a city where his older brother Tim is a political kingpin. Matt meets an old friend, Bob Herrick, but an argument leads to a fistfight. He ends up late for a date with Elsie Reynolds, who is furious.
The Boss: Directed by Byron Haskin. With John Payne, William Bishop, Gloria McGehee, Doe Avedon. Political corruption is vividly depicted as a ruthless WWI veteran takes almost complete control of a state with the help of a crooked lawyer.
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- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Byron Haskin
- 1957-05-06
The Boss (1956) is a loveless marriage mean-ass mob boss epic biopic historical tale of cynical criminal cruelty, manipulation and lavish corrupt money making and spending, spanning the early to mid years of the twentieth century.
Mar 15, 2024 · The Boss is a 1956 American crime film noir directed by Byron Haskin and starring John Payne. Plot Matt Brady comes home from World War I to a city where his older brother Tim is a political...
- 89 min
- 50.8K
- DK Classics
The Boss. Coming home at the end of World War I, Matt Brady (John Payne), the black-sheep brother of big-city political boss Tim Brady (Roy Roberts), is a loose cannon who gets into drunken...
- Drama
- John Payne
- Ron Haskin
The Boss (1956) is based on the historic figure of Thomas J. Pendergast (1872-1945). Born in a small town in Missouri, he came to Kansas City to work for his brother Jim, who controlled the local Democratic Party.
Directed by Byron Haskin. Uncensored and uncut version of a scandalous true story! A crusading politician falls prey to the temptations of power. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
