---
title: "The Bad Boss"
year: 1968
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bad-boss-1968"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 456392
imdb_id: "tt3437858"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Bad Boss (1968) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bad-boss-1968

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released in Japan on May 6, 1968, The Bad Boss is a feature film categorized under the drama, crime, and action genres with a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes. The film was directed by Yukio Noda and stars Tatsuo Umemiya. The Bad Boss holds the distinction of being the first installment in what would ultimately become Toei's longest-running and most successful bosozoku film series. Following its 1968 debut, the successful franchise continued through a total of sixteen films until the series concluded in 1972. Additional credits and information regarding the production and its full cast and crew have been documented across various film databases and streaming platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yukio Noda
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tatsuo Umemiya**
- **Hayato Tani**
- **Shigeru Katsumi**
- **Reiko Ōhara**
- **Tamami Natsu**
- **Yukiko Kuwahara**
- **Tamaki Sawa**
- **Oh Ranfan**
- **Kyōko Izumi**
- **Rika Fujie**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Bad Boss online?
The Bad Boss is currently available to watch or stream on Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Bad Boss worth watching?
The Bad Boss holds a community rating of 0.0/10. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Bad Boss and when was it released?
The Bad Boss is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1968. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Bad Boss?
The Bad Boss was directed by Yukio Noda.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Bad Boss — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/456392)
- [The Bad Boss (1968) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/456392/cast)
- [‎The Bad Boss (1968) directed by Yukio Noda • Reviews, film ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-bad-boss/cast/)
- [The Bad Boss (1968) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/delinquent-boss/credits)
- [The Bad Boss (1968) | Cast, Plot & Script | My Movie Scripts](https://mymoviescripts.com/456392)
- [The Bad Boss (1968) - serije.hr](https://serije.hr/en/movie/456392)

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