DRAMA . 1956 . 1h 26m

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
1h 26m
Runtime
1956
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Paul Douglas stars as Gus MacAuliffe in The Leather Saint.
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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.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
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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.

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