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Gangster Boss (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1959, Gangster Boss is a comedy film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. In Paris, scoundrel mates Paolo and Antoine Venturen hope to get rich quick by asking ransom fro rich Mr. Jumelin's preteen son Eric. Masquerading as Indians, the scamp's favorite game, does the trick. They soon learn such bratty rascal is more trouble then he's worth. The boy's a P.I. instead of paying, and it gets worse.

Who’s in it. Gangster Boss stars Fernandel as Antoine Venturen, Gino Cervi as Paolo, Jean-Jacques Delbo as Alain Jumelin and Georges Chamarat as Jules, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Gangster Boss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gangster Boss page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gangster Boss tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gangster Boss (1959)?
In CA, Gangster Boss is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Gangster Boss worth watching?
Gangster Boss holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gangster Boss?
Gangster Boss stars Fernandel, Gino Cervi, Jean-Jacques Delbo, Georges Chamarat and Noëlle Norman.
When was Gangster Boss released?
Gangster Boss was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.