The Boss

An assassin named Nick Lanzetta becomes caught in a violent conflict between the Sicilian and Calabrian mafia. After Lanzetta carries out a brutal attack on a rival clan, the opposing side retaliates by kidnapping the daughter of a mafia boss. As Lanzetta attempts to navigate the fallout of this vendetta, he finds himself targeted by a conspiracy involving criminal leaders, politicians, and the police.

Directed and written by Fernando Di Leo, this 1973 crime thriller is one of several films the director made during this period, following Caliber 9 and Seduction. The movie stars Henry Silva as Lanzetta, with Richard Conte, Gianni Garko, and Antonia Santilli in supporting roles. Produced by Cineproduzioni Daunia 70 in Italy, the film features a credited cast of 54 performers.

The film has received generally positive feedback from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.9/10 based on 2,600 votes, while on TMDB it has a rating of 6.8/10 from 86 votes.