Kid Galahad (1962)
Low level violence
| Director: | Phil Karlson |
| Actors: | Elvis Presley, Gig Young, Lola Albright, Joan Blackman, Charles Bronson, David Lewis, Robert Emhardt, Liam Redmond |
Immortal heartthrob Elvis Presley stars as Walter Gulick, an ex-G.I. who returns to his rustic hometown in upstate New York looking for work as an auto mechanic.
Ambitious but naïve, he's reluctantly roped into becoming a boxer by dubious manager-turned-innkeeper Willy Grogan (Oscar®-winner Gig Young, 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They,' 1969 Best Supporting Actor). With his loyal trainer Lew Nyack (screen legend Charles Bronson) at his side, the iron-jawed, anvil-fisted Elvis quickly becomes the top-drawing champion "Kid Galahad."
But when the mob tries to muscle in on the action, the cool-headed fighter is forced to pull no punches in the ultimate bout to protect his honor and his dreams. The mesmerising voice of Elvis, a romantic soundtrack, and breathtaking scenery makes this popular musical remake a knockout hit for the entire family.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 102mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
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Roz
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Elvis rocks no matter what the movie!
Andy O.
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This is post-army Elvis, still pretty good, before the Las vegas rot and movie mill set in. Elvis as a boxer? Not quite, but he does his best and the songs are great — still. Charles Bronson doesn't have much to do but does it well. Gig Young plays a swine to perfection as always. And Joan Blackman? More beautiful than ever! Am a fan and still watch this every now and then. Not as good as Jailhouse Rock or King Creole but still well worth a look.