The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime
2014, Spanish. Directed by Sebastián Schindel.
Until when is it possible to exploit a man?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Details
- Released
- 12 October 2014
- Original title
- El patrón, radiografía de un crimen
- Country
- Venezuela, Argentina
- Written by
- Nicolás Batlle, Javier Olivera, Sebastián Schindel
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What The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime is based on
The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime is based on a true story.
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The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime: quick answers
Is The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime?
The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime yet.
Which OTT platform is The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime on?
The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime?
If you liked The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime, try A Most Violent Year, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, In Cold Blood.
Who directed The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime?
The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime (2014) was directed by Sebastián Schindel and stars Joaquín Furriel, Luis Ziembrowski, Guillermo Pfening.
What is The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime based on?
The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime is based on a true story.