Movie Description
The Leather Saint
(1956)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Gus MacAuliffe
Father Gil Allen
Pearl Gorman
Tony Lorenzo
Father Ritchie
Tom Kelly
Pepito (as Ricky Vera)
Dr. Lomas
Stella
Tiger
Tony's Henchman
Dolores (uncredited)
Fight Announcer (uncredited)
Boy (uncredited)
Nurse (uncredited)
Nurse with Iron Lung (uncredited)
Facts
Original TitleThe Leather Saint
Status Released
Release Information
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1956-06-06
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 26m
Production CompaniesParamount Pictures
Genres
- Drama
