Hold That Line
1952, English. Directed by William Beaudine.
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The Bowery Boys are enrolled in a fancy college by a pair of rich snobs who think they can turn the Boys into classy guys. Sach becomes a football star, and is kidnapped by gangsters to keep him out of the big game.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William BeaudineDirector
- Leo GorceyTerence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Huntz HallHorace Debussy 'Sach' Jones, a.k.a. Hurricane Jones
- John BromfieldBiff Wallace
- Veda Ann BorgCandy Calin
- Mona KnoxKatie Wayne
- Gloria WintersPenny Wells
- Taylor HolmesDean Forrester
- Bernard GorceyLouie Dumbrowsky / Morris Dumbrowsky
- Gil StrattonJunior
- David GorceyChuck
- Benny BartlettButch
- Francis PierlotA.J. Billingsley
Details
- Released
- 23 March 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tim Ryan, Charles R. Marion
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1951 · 8.0/10
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1951 · 6.8/10
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Hold That Line: quick answers
What should I watch before Hold That Line?
Watch Bowery Battalion (1951), Ghost Chasers (1951), Let's Go Navy! (1951), and Crazy Over Horses (1951) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Hold That Line?
Next in the series: Here Come the Marines (1952), Feudin' Fools (1952), and No Holds Barred (1952).
Is Hold That Line worth watching?
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How long is Hold That Line?
Hold That Line runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Does Hold That Line have a post-credits scene?
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Hold That Line parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hold That Line is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hold That Line on?
Hold That Line isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 March 1952. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hold That Line?
If you liked Hold That Line, try Airborne, Hooper, Henry Danger: The Movie.
Who directed Hold That Line?
Hold That Line (1952) was directed by William Beaudine and stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, John Bromfield.