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Leather Burners (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1943, Leather Burners is a western film directed by Joseph Henabery, running about 68 minutes. “"Hoppy" goes into ACTION against Cattle Rustlers!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. As rustled cattle have mysteriously disappeared, Johnny sends for his friend Hoppy, Hoppy arrives and immediately suspects Dan Slack. Realizing his telegram about Slack was intercepted, he locks up the operator Lafe knowing he can escape. Tailing Lafe he finds a secret entrance to a mine and inside finds the missing cattle. But Slack's men also find him just as the cattle are stampeded through the mine shaft.

Who’s in it. Leather Burners stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, Andy Clyde as California Carlson, Jay Kirby as Johnny Travers and Victor Jory as Dan Slack, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Leather Burners has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leather Burners page.

If you liked it. Fans of Leather Burners tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Leather Burners (1943)?
In US, Leather Burners is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Leather Burners worth watching?
Leather Burners holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Leather Burners?
Leather Burners stars William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Jay Kirby, Victor Jory and George Givot.
When was Leather Burners released?
Leather Burners was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.