The Boss of It All
2006•NR•1h 39m•6.6•Released
Comedy
The owner of an Information Technology firm wants to sell his business for profit. The trouble is that when he started his firm he invented a nonexistent company 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 has to hire a failed actor to play the part.
Director
Lars von Trier
Writer
Lars von Trier
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$3M
Languages
Danish, English, Icelandic
Studio
Zentropa Entertainments
Cast
Jens Albinus
The Boss of it All / Kristoffer / Svend E
Peter Gantzler
Ravn
Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Finnur
Benedikt Erlingsson
Interpreter
Iben Hjejle
Lise
Henrik Prip
Nalle
Mia Lyhne
Heidi A.
Casper Christensen
Gorm
Louise Mieritz
Mette
Jean-Marc Barr
Spencer
Sofie Gråbøl
Kisser
Anders Hove
Jokumsen
Lars von Trier
Narrator (uncredited)
Production
Company
Zentropa Entertainments
Company
Memfis Film
Company
Slot Machine
Company
Lucky Red
Company
SVT
Company
DR
Company
Film i Väst
Company
Liberator Productions
Company
Orione Cinematografica
Company
Pain Unlimited Filmproduktion
Company
Trollhättan Film
Producer
Vibeke Windeløv
Producer
Signe Leick Jensen
Producer
Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen
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