Kid Galahad

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Kid Galahad

1962

1h 35m

Musical

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Fresh out of the military and flat broke, Walter Gulick (Elvis Presley) takes the only job he can find -- as a sparring partner at the local gym. Willy (Gig Young), the owner of the gym, sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter, and takes him under his wing. Willy hopes that Walter will earn enough money fighting in the ring to help him pay off his many gambling debts. Walter, on the other hand, hopes that he can earn the attention of Willy's little sister Rose (Joan Blackman).

Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Presley could effortlessly carry this picture himself, but that's actually not required thanks to the efforts of an excellent supporting cast.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 30, 2021

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Mattie Lucas

From the Front Row

Elvis wanted to spread his wings, and he clearly had the chops. Unfortunately, the films just wouldn't let him.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 4, 2019

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Kid Galahad is a real mixed bag, with some half-baked ideas and some unwanted detours.

Jun 24, 2010

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

So typical Elvis musical with so-so songs.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 2, 2008

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Oct 1, 2005

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 2/5

Jul 4, 2005

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Stuart G

A very enjoyable Elvis movie with equally good songs and a very strong support cast. Gig Young, Lola Albright and a young Charles Bronson were all excellent. Definitely one of Elvis better projects and not just for die hard fans. A must see for anyone who enjoys 1960’s cinema.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/24

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Audience Member

More Elvis pap. Only for fans - not me, I'm giving this a wide berth.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Jordan B

One Elvis film that doesn't get the credit it deserves: Elvis plays a familiar part (Walter): a well mannered, smart, ambitious man fresh out of the military. He finds work as a jobber sparring partner, but turns out to be Gig Young's golden goose. While Gig's character (Willy) has a few character flaws, Walter falls for his sister and realizes there are reasons why Willy has good in him. Mix in Charles Bronson and arguably one of Elvis's top soundtracks front to back, and you have an entertaining family flick.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/24

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steve d

Interchangeable with a million other Elvis films.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/20/23

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Audience Member

Such a script was a waste of some terrific talent.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Excellent movie. One of my top 3 Elvis favorites.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Phil Karlson

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Elvis Presley

Walter Gulick

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Willy Grogan

Lola Albright

Dolly Fletcher

Joan Blackman

Rose Grogan

Charles Bronson

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Synopsis

Fresh out of the military and flat broke, Walter Gulick (Elvis Presley) takes the only job he can find -- as a sparring partner at the local gym. Willy (Gig Young), the owner of the gym, sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter, and takes him under his wing. Willy hopes that Walter will earn enough money fighting in the ring to help him pay off his many gambling debts. Walter, on the other hand, hopes that he can earn the attention of Willy's little sister Rose (Joan Blackman).

Director: Phil Karlson
Producer: David Weisbart
Screenwriter: William Jerome Fay
Production Co: Mirisch Corporation
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Dec 6, 2005
Runtime: 1h 35m