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This musical boxing drama finds Walter (Elvis Presley) as a recently discharged soldier looking forwork in New York's Catskill Mountains. He happens across Grogan's Gym, a boxing emporium that helps p... read more read more...erfect the "gentle art." Proprioter Willie Grogan (Gig Young) and trainer Lew (Charles Bronson) run the camp for aspiring pugilists. Walter saves Grogan's long suffering girlfriend Rose (Joan Blackman) from an assault by a gangster when he knocks out the goon. He earns the nickname "Kid Galahad" and a chance to show off his talents in the boxing ring. While Walter trains for the big fight, Lew is approached by unsavory gamblers, who want Lew to be lax in repairing any cuts Walter sustains in the ring for a slice of the economic pie. Lew refuses and has his hands broken by the gambling goons. Although Walter knows the fix is on, he battles his way to victory against overwhelming odds and an intimidating opponent. Walter exacts revenge on the men who broke Lew's hands, which may be the first and only time in cinematic history that Charles Bronson needs any outside help. Presley delivers seven songs, the most memorable being "I Got Lucky." United Artists got lucky with the release of Kid Galahad, which drew legions of loyal Presley fans at the box office. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Release Date: January 1, 1962

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DVD Release Date: December 6, 2005

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  • flixsterman
    December 3, 2009
    flixsterman
    Formulaic and completely predictable. Would have been nice to see Elvis get a substantial role in a substantial film once in a while. What a waste.
  • Redlats
    January 25, 2009
    Redlats
    As long as you realize that Elvis movies are just a vehicle to put his singing butt on TV, you can enjoy the movie no matter how corny the story is.
  • jjnxn
    August 16, 2007
    jjnxn
    the original is far superior in all aspects but for an elvis movie this one isn't bad.
  • threefolddado
    March 4, 2008
    threefolddado
    One of his better movies.
  • flbeachboy
    June 27, 2010
    flbeachboy
    Elvis in one of his best performances in this action-musical, where Elvis is an undefeated boxer and in the last fight is an all out slugfest, and also great performance by Charles Bronson in a movie I never thought he would do.
  • supershiftyspy
    January 1, 2009
    supershiftyspy
    I love Elvis movies. This creates a whole new setting with a pretty good story. Its fun to just enjoy these movies.
  • obsessedwithdisciple
    August 15, 2007
    obsessedwithdisciple
    oh elvis. lol that's all i gotta say....

    "if that walked in my door i'd be happy too" -my sister said that one lolol

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Jeffrey M. Anderson
June 24, 2010
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

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

Steve Crum
March 2, 2008
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

So typical Elvis musical with so-so songs.

March 26, 2009
Variety

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Bosley Crowther
May 10, 2005
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
October 1, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Philip Martin
July 4, 2005
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Geoff Andrew
June 24, 2006
Geoff Andrew, Time Out

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