The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime (2014)
Original title: El patrón, radiografía de un crimen
The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime is a 2014 Spanish-language drama movie directed by Sebastián Schindel, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Joaquín Furriel, Luis Ziembrowski and Guillermo Pfening.
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.
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What is The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime about?
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.
When was The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime released?
The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime was released on 12 October 2014.
How long is The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime?
The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime runs 1h 38m.
Who made The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime?
The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime was directed by Sebastián Schindel.
Where can I watch The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime?
The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Kanopy.
Where to watch The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Watch free: Kanopy