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The Leather Saint

The Leather Saint

1956Movie⏱️ 1h 26mApproved
Drama
5.9
IMDB Rating
88 votes

Episcopalian minister Gil Allen keeps up his college-days interest in boxing by working out at a gym run by his friend, Tom Kelly. Gil declines when fight manager Gus MacAuliffe offers to get him some bouts but, spurred by the nee...

Director
Alvin Ganzer
Writers
Norman Retchin, Alvin Ganzer
Stars
Paul Douglas, John Derek, Jody Lawrance
Release Date
June 6, 1956
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 4
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Paul Douglas
Paul Douglas
as Gus MacAuliffe
John Derek
John Derek
as Father Gil Allen
Jody Lawrance
Jody Lawrance
as Pearl Gorman
Cesar Romero
Cesar Romero
as Tony Lorenzo
Ernest Truex
Ernest Truex
as Father Ritchie
Richard Shannon
Richard Shannon
as Tom Kelly
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Ricky Vera
as Pepito
Robert Cornthwaite
Robert Cornthwaite
as Dr. Lomas
Edith Evanson
Edith Evanson
as Stella
Lou Nova
Lou Nova
as Tiger

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
McKinley Boys School - 13840 Riverside Drive, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
Paramount Pictures

🏷️ Keywords

prizefightingbare chested malemale male relationshipepiscopalian ministerboxing

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

derek excellent as a minister/boxer
by dredding-533502023-11-08
8/10

"What should be done? The story in one sense centers around this question. John Derek plays the part of an Episcopal minister who, at a home for ill children they're running of money for needed objects for the children, such as an iron lung. To solve this problem the minister, who had previously boxed in college, and knows all too well that he's still good, is going to bring himself very much money which, in turn, is going to go to the children's home. His manager, played by Paul Douglas is impressed with him, but wonders after Derek knocks out his opponent, why this boxer after ..."

💡 Did You Know?

Third and final pairing of Derek and Jody Lawrance.

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📖 Synopsis

Episcopalian minister Gil Allen keeps up his college-days interest in boxing by working out at a gym run by his friend, Tom Kelly. Gil declines when fight manager Gus MacAuliffe offers to get him some bouts but, spurred by the nee...