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WAR . 1929 . 1h 5m . 5.3/10

The Leatherneck_

"How they fought for each other- all for one, one for all!- Don't fail to see this thrilling drama."

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.

Starring William Boyd, Alan Hale, Robert Armstrong
5.3/10
Rating
1h 5m
Runtime
1929
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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How they fought for each other- all for one, one for all!- Don't fail to see this thrilling drama.

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.

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Cast
William Boyd stars as William Calhoun in The Leatherneck.
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Year context
The Leatherneck was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
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 ...
The Leatherneck is a War, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 5m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
65 min (1h 5m)
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (10 votes)

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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.
How long is The Leatherneck?
The Leatherneck has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in The Leatherneck?
The cast of The Leatherneck includes William Boyd, Alan Hale, Robert Armstrong, Fred Kohler, Diane Ellis.
What is the rating of The Leatherneck?
The Leatherneck has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.

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War Drama
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