The Boss (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1956, The Boss is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Byron Haskin, running about 89 minutes. “Uncensored and uncut version of a scandalous true story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crusading politician falls prey to the temptations of power.
Who’s in it. The Boss stars John Payne as Matt Brady, William Bishop as Bob Herrick, Gloria McGehee as Lorry Reed and Doe Avedon as Elsie Reynolds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Boss has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boss page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boss tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boss (1956)?
- In US, The Boss is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boss worth watching?
- The Boss holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boss?
- The Boss stars John Payne, William Bishop, Gloria McGehee, Doe Avedon and Roy Roberts.
- When was The Boss released?
- The Boss was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.