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Kid Galahad

  • 19621962
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.8K
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Elvis Presley, Lola Albright, and Joan Blackman in Kid Galahad (1962)
After completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter and takes him under his wing.
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After completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter and takes him under his... Read allAfter completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter and takes him under his wing.After completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter and takes him under his wing.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Phil Karlson
  • Writers
    • William Fay(screenplay)
    • Francis Wallace(story)
  • Stars
    • Elvis Presley
    • Gig Young
    • Lola Albright
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  • Director
    • Phil Karlson
  • Writers
    • William Fay(screenplay)
    • Francis Wallace(story)
  • Stars
    • Elvis Presley
    • Gig Young
    • Lola Albright
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 40User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    Elvis Presley and Joan Blackman in Kid Galahad (1962)
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    Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley
    • Walter Gulickas Walter Gulick
    Gig Young
    Gig Young
    • Willy Groganas Willy Grogan
    Lola Albright
    Lola Albright
    • Dolly Fletcheras Dolly Fletcher
    Joan Blackman
    Joan Blackman
    • Rose Groganas Rose Grogan
    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Lew Nyackas Lew Nyack
    David Lewis
    David Lewis
    • Otto Danzigas Otto Danzig
    Robert Emhardt
    Robert Emhardt
    • Maynardas Maynard
    Liam Redmond
    Liam Redmond
    • Father Higginsas Father Higgins
    Judson Pratt
    Judson Pratt
    • Howie Zimmermanas Howie Zimmerman
    Ned Glass
    Ned Glass
    • Max Liebermanas Max Lieberman
    George Mitchell
    George Mitchell
    • Harry Sperlingas Harry Sperling
    Roy Roberts
    Roy Roberts
    • Jerry Bathgateas Jerry Bathgate
    Michael Dante
    Michael Dante
    • Joie Shakesas Joie Shakes
    Richard Devon
    Richard Devon
    • Marvinas Marvin
    Jeff Morris
    • Ralphieas Ralphie
    • (as Jeffrey Morris)
    Chris Alcaide
    Chris Alcaide
    • Danzig Hoodas Danzig Hood
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Assistant District Attorney Frank Gersonas Assistant District Attorney Frank Gerson
    • (uncredited)
    David Cadiente
    • Boxeras Boxer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Phil Karlson
    • Writers
      • William Fay(screenplay)
      • Francis Wallace(story)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Charles Bronson did not speak to Elvis Presley and kept his distance while filming.
    • Goofs
      Kid Galahad trains for the climactic big fight during the middle of summer, Independence Day to Labor Day, yet when you see all the orange and yellow leaves on the trees and on the ground it is obvious that these scenes were filmed in autumn.
    • Quotes

      Lew Nyack: What did you think when you read all that phony publicity about yourself?

      Walter Gulick: You mean about the 17 knockouts?

      Lew Nyack: Yeah.

      Walter Gulick: At first I kinda felt sorry for Willy.

      Lew Nyack: Sorry for him?

      Walter Gulick: He's not a bad guy, Lew. Maybe he's got reason for being a liar. It'd be nice if we can help him out.

      Lew Nyack: Help HIM out? Well how about YOU?

      [points to a losing boxer being carried to a stretcher]

      Lew Nyack: Look at that! Suppose you step out there in that ring and Ezzard Bailey separates you from what little brains you got left? Huh?

      Walter Gulick: Yeah, I've been thinking about that too.

    • Connections
      Featured in Elvis in the Movies (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      King of the Whole Wide World
      Written by Ruth Batchelor & Bob Roberts

      Performed by Elvis Presley (uncredited)

    User reviews40

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Kid Galahad Packs A Punch
    As a big fan of Elvis Presley, Gig Young, and Charles Bronson, as well as the sport of boxing, I enjoyed this movie for those reasons alone. Elvis gives a decent performance, but is stereotyped by the script as a goofy, goo-natured, lug-head, who has a natural gift of a cast-iron chin and one-punch knockout power. Half the movie Elvis looks in a daze with his mouth open catching flies!

    Charles Bronson has a surprise role as a trainer. Not once does his show off his impressive muscular build and even gets both his hands broken by gangsters. A truly different role for him. He too is stereotyped as the ex-boxer walking on his heels.

    Gig Young gives his usual out-standing performance, but there is nothing to like at all about his character; he's a liar, a user, aback-stabber, and an over-all jerk.

    The fight scenes are poorly done and considering they were advised by former World Light-welterweight boxing great Mushy Callahan, a big disappointment.

    However, if you like Elvis, this will be an enjoyable film.
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    • Apr 9, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Harte Fäuste, heiße Liebe
    • Filming locations
      • Idyllwild, California, USA
    • Production company
      • The Mirisch Corporation
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,800,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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