Kid Galahad

1962

1h 35m

Musical

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50%

6 Reviews

Tomatometer

56%

5,000+ Ratings

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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).

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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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Audience Member

Even a bad Elvis movie is worth at least one viewing. I liked this one quite a bit. Beautiful 1960's photography. Joan Blackman is always a treat to watch. Elvis has a natural charm that comes through and makes this movie very enjoyable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

It's an old struggle between sexes. When the woman wants to be married, but the man is afraid of commitment. It's an old story about a boxer, who is really good at boxing and all mafiosos are interested in good boxers. It's an old story about a man, who defends women and solves troubles with fists and gets the one other girl in the movie. It's an old story about a man and a woman and her older brother, who doesn't like their romance. So basically you've seen this movie like a gazillion of times, but this one is different, because it has Elvis. His musical numbers are put together rather well with a chorus of men singing in the background, which doesn't make them as glued-on as usually. And only a moderate amount of good old sexist remarks, so for the most part you can just enjoy the movie. :)

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Phil Karlson

Director

Elvis Presley

Walter Gulick

Gig Young

Willy Grogan

Lola Albright

Dolly Fletcher

Joan Blackman

Rose Grogan

Charles Bronson

Lew Nyack

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Matt Brunson

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