The Bad Boss
The first in what would become Toei's most successful, longest-running bosozoku film series. It lasted from 1968 till 1972 through sixteen films.
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About The Bad Boss
The Bad Boss is a 1968 Japanese-language drama, crime and action film directed by Yukio Noda. The cast is led by Tatsuo Umemiya, Hayato Tani, Shigeru Katsumi. It has a runtime of 1h 29m.
The Bad Boss was produced by Toei Company and made in Japan. It was released on May 6, 1968.
- Director
- Yukio Noda
- Writers
- Isao Matsumoto, Eimei Yamamoto
- Release date
- May 6, 1968
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Toei Company
The Bad Boss cast & crew
The Bad Boss was directed by Yukio Noda and written by Isao Matsumoto and Eimei Yamamoto.
Is The Bad Boss worth watching?
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and action, The Bad Boss is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Bad Boss
Tatsuo Umemiya
Hayato Tani
Shigeru Katsumi
Reiko Ōhara
Tamami Natsu
Yukiko Kuwahara
Tamaki Sawa
Oh Ranfan
Kyōko Izumi
Rika Fujie
Noriko Tatsumi
Hideo Murota
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The Bad Boss — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Bad Boss in United States?
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▸What language is The Bad Boss in?
The Bad Boss is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Bad Boss?
The Bad Boss runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
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