The Boss

IMDb link: 0049026
IMDb rating: 6.3 (489 votes)
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Director: Byron Haskin
Cast: Gloria McGehee, John Payne, William Bishop, Doe Avedon and others

Release date: 6 May 1957
Release year: 1956
Runtime: 89 minutes
Country: United States
Keywords: prostitution, crooked lawyer, roaring twenties, prohibition, lie, illegal gambling, drugs, murder, fistfight, jewels

Plot:

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."

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