The Leather Saint
"The Story Of A Fighting Priest Who Leads A Double Life!"
Originally released in 1956. The Leather Saint is a drama film. directed by Alvin Ganzer. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Douglas, John Derek, and Jody Lawrance
Synopsis
Episcopalian minister Gil Allen keeps up his college days interest in boxing by working out at a gym run by his friend, Tom Kelley but declines offers to fight in an actual staged bout, until he realizes he could use the prize money to purchase equipment for local polio victims. Keeping his real identity secret and hoping to step away after one big payday, Gil signs a contract to fight for greedy promoter Gus MacAuliffe.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Leather Saint about?
Episcopalian minister Gil Allen keeps up his college days interest in boxing by working out at a gym run by his friend, Tom Kelley but declines offers to fight in an actual staged bout, until he re...
Who directed The Leather Saint?
The Leather Saint was directed by Alvin Ganzer.
How long is The Leather Saint?
The Leather Saint has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Leather Saint released?
The Leather Saint was released on June 6, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Leather Saint?
The main cast of The Leather Saint includes Paul Douglas, John Derek, Jody Lawrance, Cesar Romero, Ernest Truex.