The Leather Saint_
"The Story Of A Fighting Priest Who Leads A Double Life!"
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.
Starring
Paul Douglas, John Derek, Jody Lawrance
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Leather Saint was released 70 years ago in 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 fig...
The Leather Saint is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (16)
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
RV
Ricky Vera
Pepito (as Ricky Vera)
Robert Cornthwaite
Dr. Lomas
Edith Evanson
Stella
Lou Nova
Tiger
Baynes Barron
Tony's Henchman
BB
Babette Bain
Dolores (uncredited)
Bill Baldwin
Fight Announcer (uncredited)
RB
Richard Bender
Boy (uncredited)
Mary Benoit
Nurse (uncredited)
Estelle Etterre
Nurse with Iron Lung (uncredited)
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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.
How long is The Leather Saint?
The Leather Saint has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in The Leather Saint?
The cast of The Leather Saint includes Paul Douglas, John Derek, Jody Lawrance, Cesar Romero, Ernest Truex.
GENRES (1)
Drama
