The Leatherneck
“How they fought for each other- all for one, one for all!- Don't fail to see this thrilling drama.”
Synopsis
A film about male bonding. At the end of WW I, two Americans befriend a simple minded German and win him over into becoming an American. All three are still peacetime officers in the US Marines when an unscrupulous character steals Boyd's girl and his two buddies go off to rescue her. When they don't come back, Boyd goes after them to rescue all. This is all done in flashback from a court martial trial for desertion.
Top Cast
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William Boyd
William Calhoun
Alan Hale
Otto Schmidt
Robert Armstrong
Joseph Hanlon
Fred Kohler
Heckla
Diane Ellis
Tanya
Jimmy Aldine
Tanya's Brother
Paul Weigel
Petrovitch
Jules Cowles
Cook
Wade Boteler
Top Sergeant
Jack Richardson
Court-Martial Officer
Joseph W. Girard
Court-Martial Officer
Philo McCullough
Court-Martial Officer
Lee Shumway
Court-Martial Officer
Lloyd Whitlock
Court-Martial Officer
Mitchell Lewis
Court-Martial Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Higgin
- Screenplay & Story
- John W. Krafft, Elliott J. Clawson
- Original Title
- The Leatherneck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Higgin
John W. Krafft, Elliott J. Clawson
Doane Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Higgin
Director
John W. Krafft
Writer
Elliott J. Clawson
Writer
Doane Harrison
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Leatherneck
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What is The Leatherneck about?
A film about male bonding. At the end of WW I, two Americans befriend a simple minded German and win him over into becoming an American. All three are still peacetime officers in the US Marines when an unscrupulous character steals Boyd's girl and his two buddies go off to rescue her. When they don't come back, Boyd goes after them to rescue all. This is all done in flashback from a court martial trial for desertion.
Who directed The Leatherneck?
The Leatherneck was directed by Howard Higgin.
Who stars in The Leatherneck?
The principal cast of The Leatherneck includes William Boyd, Alan Hale, Robert Armstrong, Fred Kohler, Diane Ellis.
When was The Leatherneck released and how long is it?
The Leatherneck was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Leatherneck?
The Leatherneck holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).