The Boss
Le Caïd
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.
Top Cast
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Fernandel
Justin Migonnet, professor of philosophy in Arles
Barbara Laage
Rita
Marcel Bozzuffi
Toni
François Darbon
Amédée
Georges Wilson
Monsieur 'A'
Georges Géret
Jo
Claude Piéplu
Oxner
Hélène Duc
Edmée
Charles Moulin
'Le Turc'
Robert Arnoux
Director of Socorep
Albert Michel
Filâtre
Jean-François Rémi
Doinel, inspector
Jacques Seiler
Pietro
Jean Marosi
Edouard Colin
Monique Vita
Cécile, maid
Gérard Darrieu
Conference cop
Pierre Mirat
Manager of the Cujas hotel
Michel Thomass
Luigi, Russian chauffeur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Borderie
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Bernard-Luc, Claude Orval
- Original Title
- Le Caïd
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- CICC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Borderie
Jean Bernard-Luc, Claude Orval
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Bernard-Luc
Writer
Claude Orval
Writer
Bernard Borderie
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boss
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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 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.
Who directed The Boss?
The Boss was directed by Bernard Borderie.
Who stars in The Boss?
The principal cast of The Boss includes Fernandel, Barbara Laage, Marcel Bozzuffi, François Darbon, Georges Wilson.
When was The Boss released and how long is it?
The Boss was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.