The Boss of Big Town
“BLACK MARKET RACKET! He placed his life on the line...to uncover the sinister power that was racketeering in a big city's daily bread”
Synopsis
Quality was seldom a consideration in the low-budget films of PRC Studios; still, the company was a welcome harbor for character actors who aspired to occasional leading roles. In Boss of Big Town, veteran supporting player John Litel is top-billed as crusading city market official Michael Lynn. When a criminal gang muscles in on the local food distribution markets, Lynn vows to throw the rascals out. First, however, he pretends to join the villains as a paid government stooge, the better to find out the identity of the "Mister Big" behind the distribution racket. The exposure of the "mystery villain" will come as a shock to fans of the 1927 Cecil B. DeMille epic The King of Kings--but not to dyed-in-the-wool movie buffs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dreifuss
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Hoerl, Edward Dein
- Original Title
- The Boss of Big Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dreifuss
Arthur Hoerl, Edward Dein
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Arthur Dreifuss
Director
Arthur Hoerl
Screenplay
Edward Dein
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What is The Boss of Big Town about?
Quality was seldom a consideration in the low-budget films of PRC Studios; still, the company was a welcome harbor for character actors who aspired to occasional leading roles. In Boss of Big Town, veteran supporting player John Litel is top-billed as crusading city market official Michael Lynn. When a criminal gang muscles in on the local food distribution markets, Lynn vows to throw the rascals out. First, however, he pretends to join the villains as a paid government stooge, the better to find out the identity of the "Mister Big" behind the distribution racket. The exposure of the "mystery villain" will come as a shock to fans of the 1927 Cecil B. DeMille epic The King of Kings--but not to dyed-in-the-wool movie buffs.
Who directed The Boss of Big Town?
The Boss of Big Town was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
Who stars in The Boss of Big Town?
The principal cast of The Boss of Big Town includes John Litel, H.B. Warner, John Miljan, Jean Brooks, Florence Rice.
When was The Boss of Big Town released and how long is it?
The Boss of Big Town was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.