---
title: "The Boss"
year: 1958
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-boss-1958"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 264386
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Boss (1958) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-boss-1958

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Boss is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Aries Cinematográfica Argentina. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A powerful criminal gang leader holds absolute sway until betrayal threatens his empire."

### Why Watch
- Engaging crime drama storyline
- Features a powerful criminal gang leader

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided synopsis
- Short runtime
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of crime and betrayal.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, tense, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fernando Ayala
- **Networks / Studios**: Aries Cinematográfica Argentina

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alberto de Mendoza** as *Berger*
- **Duilio Marzio** as *Carlos Solari*
- **Orestes Caviglia** as *Sr. Soto*
- **Leonardo Favio** as *Marcelo*
- **Luis Tasca** as *Siruli*
- **Graciela Borges** as *Mima*
- **Ignacio Quirós** as *Ruiz Mayor*
- **Ana Casares** as *Linda*
- **Violeta Antier** as *Estela*
- **Pablo Moret** as *Müller*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows the head of a criminal gang who loses his absolute power when one of his men decides to testify against him.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film falls under crime and drama.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Byron Haskin.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars John Payne.

### Q: When was the film released?
Release dates include 1956 and 1958 depending on the source and region.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Boss — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/264386)
- [The Boss (1956 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boss_(1956_film))
- [The Boss (1956) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/46790-the-boss/prehled/)
- [Boss, The [The Boss] (1991) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/126216-boss-the)
- [The Boss (1965) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-boss-1965)

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