The Boss is a 1956 American crime film noir directed by Byron Haskin and starring John Payne.

Matt's self-destructive behavior continues at a restaurant, where he intervenes on behalf of a forlorn customer, Lorry Reed, punching a waiter.

His unethical methods include making money on a tip from gangster Johnny Mazia and claiming half the profits of a cement business in exchange for guaranteeing it city projects.

A newspaper editor and prosecutor begin investigating Matt, whose net worth also vanishes with the stock market's crash.

An effort to make things right leads to a fight resulting in Johnny's death, but Matt is indicted and shocked when Bob testifies against him.