The Boss
The Boss (1973) is a crime film, directed by Fernando Di Leo. It stars Henry Silva and Richard Conte. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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What The Boss Is About
The Boss (Italian title Il Boss), written and directed by Fernando Di Leo, follows Henry Silva as hitman Nick Lanzetta caught in the middle of a war between Sicilian and Calabrian mafia clans. In the opening scene, Silva's character fires a rocket launcher into a movie theater to kill a mob boss inside, a scene widely credited by critics as an inspiration for the cinema finale in Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds. Il Boss is the final entry in Di Leo's trilogy alongside Caliber 9 and The Italian Connection; Tarantino has called Di Leo the undisputed master of Italian gangster films. Who it's for: anyone curious about the final film in a trilogy from a director credited with inspiring a Quentin Tarantino scene, considered a master of the poliziottesco genre. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a soft, low violence mafia drama.
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What is The Boss about?
The Boss (Italian title Il Boss), written and directed by Fernando Di Leo, follows Henry Silva as hitman Nick Lanzetta caught in the middle of a war between Sicilian and Calabrian mafia clans. In the opening scene, Silva's character fires a rocket launcher into a movie theater to kill a mob boss inside, a scene widely credited by critics as an inspiration for the cinema finale in Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.
Where can I watch The Boss?
The Boss is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, MovieMe. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Boss?
The Boss runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).
When did The Boss come out?
The Boss was released in 1973.
Who directed The Boss?
The Boss was directed by Fernando Di Leo.
Who stars in The Boss?
The Boss stars Henry Silva, Richard Conte, Gianni Garko, Antonia Santilli.
What is The Boss's rating?
The Boss holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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