The Leather Pushers (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, The Leather Pushers is a comedy and adventure film directed by John Rawlins, running about 64 minutes. “The Champion Action-Comedy of the Year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Leather Pushers stars Richard Arlen as Dick 'Kid' Roberts, Andy Devine as Andy Adams, Astrid Allwyn as Pat Danbury and Douglas Fowley as Slick Connolly, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Leather Pushers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Leather Pushers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Leather Pushers (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Leather Pushers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Leather Pushers?
- The Leather Pushers stars Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Astrid Allwyn, Douglas Fowley and Charles D. Brown.
- When was The Leather Pushers released?
- The Leather Pushers was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.