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The Boss of It All
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The Boss of It All

2006-12-08 · 99 min · ★ 6.6

Comedy

The owner of an IT firm wants to sell his business for profit; however, when he started his firm, he invented a nonexistent president to hide behind when unpopular steps needed to be taken. When potential purchasers insist on negotiating with 'The Boss' face to face, the owner hires a failed actor to play the part.

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Directors
Lars von Trier
Production companies
Zentropa Entertainments, Memfis Film, Slot Machine, Lucky Red, SVT, DR, Film i Väst, Liberator Productions, Orione Cinematografica, Pain Unlimited Filmproduktion, Trollhättan Film
Countries
Denmark, France, Italy, Sweden, Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000
Revenue
USD 3,111,395

Top Cast

Jens AlbinusJens AlbinusThe Boss of it All / Kristoffer / Svend E
Peter GantzlerPeter GantzlerRavn
Fridrik Thor FridrikssonFridrik Thor FridrikssonFinnur
Benedikt ErlingssonBenedikt ErlingssonInterpreter
Iben HjejleIben HjejleLise
Henrik PripHenrik PripNalle
Mia LyhneMia LyhneHeidi A.
Casper ChristensenCasper ChristensenGorm
Louise MieritzLouise MieritzMette
Jean-Marc BarrJean-Marc BarrSpencer
Sofie GråbølSofie GråbølKisser
Anders HoveAnders HoveJokumsen
Lars von TrierLars von TrierNarrator (uncredited)

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