No Holds Barred (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 1952, No Holds Barred is a comedy film directed by William Beaudine, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. One of the Bowery Boys gains superhuman strength, and he cashes in by becoming a pro wrestler.
Who’s in it. No Holds Barred stars Leo Gorcey as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney, Huntz Hall as Horace Debussy 'Sach' Jones, Marjorie Reynolds as Rhonda Nelson and Bernard Gorcey as Louie Dumbrowsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, No Holds Barred has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Holds Barred page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Holds Barred tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Holds Barred (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Holds Barred change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No Holds Barred worth watching?
- No Holds Barred holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No Holds Barred?
- No Holds Barred stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Marjorie Reynolds, Bernard Gorcey and Leonard Penn.
- When was No Holds Barred released?
- No Holds Barred was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.