Crime Boss (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1972, Crime Boss is a drama and crime film directed by Alberto De Martino, running about 93 minutes. “An Unflinching Look at the Seedy Mafia Underworld” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hit man Antonio Mancuso travels to Italy to make the big time. He meets and befriends Mafia boss Don Vincenzo. Mancurso becomes part of the organization and the more he gets to know Vincenzo the more he wants his job but Mancurso will learn that success can come at a severe cost.
Who’s in it. Crime Boss stars Telly Savalas as Don Vincenzo, Antonio Sabàto as Antonio Mancuso, Paola Tedesco as Monica and Giuliano Persico as Nicola Mancuso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Crime Boss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crime Boss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crime Boss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crime Boss (1972)?
- In US, Crime Boss is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crime Boss worth watching?
- Crime Boss holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crime Boss?
- Crime Boss stars Telly Savalas, Antonio Sabàto, Paola Tedesco, Giuliano Persico and Guido Lollobrigida.
- When was Crime Boss released?
- Crime Boss was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.