The Leather Saint
“The Story Of A Fighting Priest Who Leads A Double Life!”
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.
Top Cast
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Paul Douglas
Gus MacAuliffe
John Derek
Father Gil Allen
Jody Lawrance
Pearl Gorman
Cesar Romero
Tony Lorenzo
Ernest Truex
Father Ritchie
Richard Shannon
Tom Kelly
Ricky Vera
Pepito (as Ricky Vera)
Robert Cornthwaite
Dr. Lomas
Edith Evanson
Stella
Lou Nova
Tiger
Baynes Barron
Tony's Henchman
Babette Bain
Dolores (uncredited)
Bill Baldwin
Fight Announcer (uncredited)
Richard Bender
Boy (uncredited)
Mary Benoit
Nurse (uncredited)
Estelle Etterre
Nurse with Iron Lung (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alvin Ganzer
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin Ganzer, Norman Retchin
- Original Title
- The Leather Saint
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alvin Ganzer
Alvin Ganzer, Norman Retchin
Haskell B. Boggs
Floyd Knudtson
Norman Retchin
Department Leadership Roster
Alvin Ganzer
Director
Alvin Ganzer
Screenplay
Norman Retchin
Screenplay
Norman Retchin
Producer
Haskell B. Boggs
Director of Photography
Floyd Knudtson
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Leather Saint
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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 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.
Who directed The Leather Saint?
The Leather Saint was directed by Alvin Ganzer.
Who stars in The Leather Saint?
The principal cast of The Leather Saint includes Paul Douglas, John Derek, Jody Lawrance, Cesar Romero, Ernest Truex.
When was The Leather Saint released and how long is it?
The Leather Saint was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.