Kid Galahad (1962)
- Starring:
- Elvis Presley, Gig Young, (more)
- Director(s):
- Phil Karlson
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Kid Galahad
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 perfect 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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 100 mins
Complete Cast of Kid Galahad
- Elvis Presley - Walter Gulick
- Lola Albright - Dolly Fletcher
- Charles Bronson - Lew Nyack
- Ned Glass - Mr. Lieberman
- Michael Dante - Joie Shakes
- George Mitchell - Mr. Sperling
- Jeff Morris - Ralphie
- Ed Asner - Frank Gerson
- Frank Gerstle
- Gig Young - Willy Grogan
- Joan Blackman - Rose Grogan
- Robert Emhardt - Mr. Maynard
- David Lewis - Otto Danzig
- Judson Pratt - Mr. Zimmerman
- Richard Devon - Marvin
- Liam Redmond - Father Higgins
- Ralph Moody - Peter J. Prohosko
- George Lewis - Romero's Trainer
- Director(s):
- Phil Karlson
- Writer(s):
- William Fay
- Producer(s):
- David Weisbart
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