The Leather Pushers
1940, English. Directed by John Rawlins.
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A shifty boxing promoter places an amateur in fixed fights, then hands his contract over to an suspicious female investigative reporter as a raffle prize. He later regrets his actions, however, when the boxer becomes an honest champion.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John RawlinsDirector
- Richard ArlenDick 'Kid' Roberts
- Andy DevineAndy Adams
- Astrid AllwynPat Danbury
- Douglas FowleySlick Connolly
- Charles D. BrownJ.R. Stevens
- Shemp HowardSailor McNeill
- Horace McMahonSlugger Mears
- Charles LaneHenry 'Mitch' Mitchell
- Wade BotelerFight Commissioner Dunlap
- George LloydJoe Johnson
- Eddie GribbonPete Manson
- Frank MitchellGrogan's Manager
Details
- Released
- 13 September 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Maxwell Shane, Larry Rhine, Ben Chapman
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What The Leather Pushers is based on
The Leather Pushers is based on The Leather Pushers (1921) by H. C. Witwer.
1921
The Leather Pushers
By H. C. Witwer
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How long is The Leather Pushers?
The Leather Pushers runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
Does The Leather Pushers have a post-credits scene?
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The Leather Pushers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Leather Pushers is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Leather Pushers on?
The Leather Pushers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 September 1940. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Leather Pushers?
If you liked The Leather Pushers, try Airborne, Double Threat, Dick Tracy.
Who directed The Leather Pushers?
The Leather Pushers (1940) was directed by John Rawlins and stars Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Astrid Allwyn.
What is The Leather Pushers based on?
The Leather Pushers is based on The Leather Pushers (1921) by H. C. Witwer.