The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime (2014) movie poster

The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime (2014)

El patrón, radiografía de un crimen
"Until when is it possible to exploit a man?"
ThumbScore
👍 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 98% (RT: 98%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaCrime

Where to Watch

Streaming
Netflix
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Director
Sebastián Schindel
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
Venezuela, Argentina
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
7.6/10 (98 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
98%
Cast
Joaquín Furriel as Hermógenes Saldivar
Luis Ziembrowski as Don Latuada
Guillermo Pfening as Marcelo Di Giovanni
Mónica Lairana as Gladys
Germán de Silva as Armando
Overview
This incredibly disturbing story follows the exploitation of an apprentice butcher, Hermógenes, and his trial after he murders his boss in broad daylight. Hermógenes, a farmhand from northern Argentina, relocates to Buenos Aires in search of a better life for himself and his young wife, but soon finds himself at the mercy of a corrupt boss. The film is based on a thorough investigation of a real event that happened in Buenos Aires 10 years ago. Almost every scene in the film is inspired by real facts or based on well documented daily practices of the “meat business” and its environment. Both a shocking exposé of unscrupulous practices in the meat industry and a heart-wrenching personal story, El Patrón became one of the most successful Argentine films of 2014. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime is a 2014 drama, crime film directed by Sebastián Schindel. This incredibly disturbing story follows the exploitation of an apprentice butcher, Hermógenes, and his trial after he murders his boss in broad daylight. Hermógenes, a farmhand from northern Argentina, relocates to Buenos Aires in search of a better life for himself and his young wife, but soon finds himself at the mercy of a corrupt boss.

The film is based on a thorough investigation of a real event that happened in Buenos Aires 10 years ago. Almost every scene in the film is inspired by real facts or based on well documented daily practices of the “meat business” and its environment. Both a shocking exposé of unscrupulous practices in the meat industry and a heart-wrenching personal story, El Patrón became one of the most successful Argentine films of 2014.

The film has been rated by 98 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime (2014) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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