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ACTION . 1942 . 1h 2m . 5.0/10

The Boss of Big Town_

"BLACK MARKET RACKET! He placed his life on the line...to uncover the sinister power that was racketeering in a big city's daily bread"

Quality was seldom a consideration in the low-budget films of PRC Studios; still, the company was a welcome harbor for character actors who aspired to occasional leading roles. In Boss of Big Town, veteran supporting player John Litel is top-billed as crusading city market official Michael Lynn. When a criminal gang muscles in on the local food distribution markets, Lynn vows to throw the rascals out. First, however, he pretends to join the villains as a paid government stooge, the better to find out the identity of the "Mister Big" behind the distribution racket. The exposure of the "mystery villain" will come as a shock to fans of the 1927 Cecil B. DeMille epic The King of Kings--but not to dyed-in-the-wool movie buffs.

Starring John Litel, H.B. Warner, John Miljan
5.0/10
Rating
1h 2m
Runtime
1942
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Boss of Big Town poster
BLACK MARKET RACKET! He placed his life on the line...to uncover the sinister power that was racketeering in a big city's daily bread

Quality was seldom a consideration in the low-budget films of PRC Studios; still, the company was a welcome harbor for character actors who aspired to occasional leading roles. In Boss of Big Town, veteran supporting player John Litel is top-billed as crusading city market official Michael Lynn. When a criminal gang muscles in on the local food distribution markets, Lynn vows to throw the rascals out. First, however, he pretends to join the villains as a paid government stooge, the better to find out the identity of the "Mister Big" behind the distribution racket. The exposure of the "mystery villain" will come as a shock to fans of the 1927 Cecil B. DeMille epic The King of Kings--but not to dyed-in-the-wool movie buffs.

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Cast
John Litel stars as Michael Lynn in The Boss of Big Town.
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Year context
The Boss of Big Town was released 84 years ago in 1942.
Overview
Quality was seldom a consideration in the low-budget films of PRC Studios; still, the company was a welcome harbor for character actors who aspired to occasi...
The Boss of Big Town is a Action, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 2m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
62 min (1h 2m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (4 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Boss of Big Town about?
Quality was seldom a consideration in the low-budget films of PRC Studios; still, the company was a welcome harbor for character actors who aspired to occasional leading roles. In Boss of Big Town, veteran supporting player John Litel is top-billed as crusading city market official Michael Lynn. When a criminal gang muscles in on the local food distribution markets, Lynn vows to throw the rascals out. First, however, he pretends to join the villains as a paid government stooge, the better to find out the identity of the "Mister Big" behind the distribution racket. The exposure of the "mystery villain" will come as a shock to fans of the 1927 Cecil B. DeMille epic The King of Kings--but not to dyed-in-the-wool movie buffs.
How long is The Boss of Big Town?
The Boss of Big Town has a runtime of 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Who stars in The Boss of Big Town?
The cast of The Boss of Big Town includes John Litel, H.B. Warner, John Miljan, Jean Brooks, Florence Rice.
What is the rating of The Boss of Big Town?
The Boss of Big Town has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Action Thriller
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