The Leather Pushers
“The Champion Action-Comedy of the Year!”
Synopsis
A shifty boxing promoter places an amateur in fixed fights, then hands his contract over to an suspicious female investigative reporter as a raffle prize. He later regrets his actions, however, when the boxer becomes an honest champion.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Dick 'Kid' Roberts
Andy Devine
Andy Adams
Astrid Allwyn
Pat Danbury
Douglas Fowley
Slick Connolly
Charles D. Brown
J.R. Stevens
Shemp Howard
Sailor McNeill
Horace McMahon
Slugger Mears
Charles Lane
Henry 'Mitch' Mitchell
Wade Boteler
Fight Commissioner Dunlap
George Lloyd
Joe Johnson
Eddie Gribbon
Pete Manson
Frank Mitchell
Grogan's Manager
Reid Kilpatrick
Ringside Commentator
Ben Alexander
Dan Brown, Announcer
Al Bain
Bobby Barber
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
John Dilson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rawlins
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Chapman, Larry Rhine, Maxwell Shane
- Original Title
- The Leather Pushers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rawlins
Ben Chapman, Larry Rhine, Maxwell Shane
Stanley Cortez
Arthur Hilton
Ben Pivar
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Pivar
Producer
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
John Rawlins
Director
Ben Chapman
Writer
Larry Rhine
Writer
Maxwell Shane
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Leather Pushers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Leather Pushers about?
A shifty boxing promoter places an amateur in fixed fights, then hands his contract over to an suspicious female investigative reporter as a raffle prize. He later regrets his actions, however, when the boxer becomes an honest champion.
Who directed The Leather Pushers?
The Leather Pushers was directed by John Rawlins.
Who stars in The Leather Pushers?
The principal cast of The Leather Pushers includes Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Astrid Allwyn, Douglas Fowley, Charles D. Brown.
When was The Leather Pushers released and how long is it?
The Leather Pushers was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Leather Pushers?
The Leather Pushers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).