The Boss movie poster

The Boss

May 31, 1960 1h 32m 5.5/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 1960. The Boss is a comedy/drama film. directed by Bernard Borderie.

Starring Fernandel, Barbara Laage, and Marcel Bozzuffi

Synopsis

Pursued by a rival gang after a violent robbery, Toni escapes with nearly thirty million francs. On the train to Paris, to avoid arousing suspicion, he has no choice but to threaten an honorable philosophy professor, Justin Mignonnet, with his gun, so that he will carry the loot for him. To make sure he returns the money, he takes his papers and makes him promise to be present at the exchange appointment at the Pigalle Hotel the next day. Completely lost, Mignonnet decides to obey orders, but just as he is about to return the money, a young woman, a member of the enemy gang, comes to collect it.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 31, 1960 65 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (12 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • CICC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boss about?

Pursued by a rival gang after a violent robbery, Toni escapes with nearly thirty million francs. On the train to Paris, to avoid arousing suspicion, he has no choice but to threaten an honorable ph...

Who directed The Boss?

The Boss was directed by Bernard Borderie.

How long is The Boss?

The Boss has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was The Boss released?

The Boss was released on May 31, 1960 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Boss?

The main cast of The Boss includes Fernandel, Barbara Laage, Marcel Bozzuffi, François Darbon, Georges Wilson.