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Kid Galahad (1962)

Elvis Presley , Gig Young , Phil Karlson  |  NR |  DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Elvis Presley, Gig Young, Lola Albright, Joan Blackman, Charles Bronson
  • Directors: Phil Karlson
  • Writers: Francis Wallace, William Fay
  • Producers: David Weisbart, Walter Mirisch
  • Format: Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
  • DVD Release Date: December 6, 2005
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BITUZW
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,797 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Kid Galahad" on IMDb

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Elvis Presley tries on boxing gloves for Kid Galahad, one of his post-Army pictures that still has some fresh air and innocence in it. First spotted crooning from the back of a pickup truck, Elvis plays an ex-G.I. newly returned to his foresty birthplace, where shifty Gig Young runs a boxing camp. Naturally the kid turns out to have talent with the gloves, and a gamblers/mobsters/boxing formula soon kicks in. Meanwhile, Elvis turns his attention to Joan Blackman (from Blue Hawaii) and Young resists making an honest woman of girlfriend Lola Albright. Charles Bronson, who didn't get on well with Elvis, has a hefty role as an incorruptible trainer. The songs squeezed in around this are humdrum, and even the best ones can't accurately be described as rock & roll. Director Phil Karlson, a dab hand at action films (The Phenix City Story), gets some savagery into the fight scenes, and the early location work has a nice breezy feel. As for Presley himself, the early signs of stupor are beginning to be apparent; after the enjoyable opening reel he lacks the old spirit, looking understandably unengaged by the material or his co-stars. --Robert Horton

Product Description

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 reluctantlyroped into becoming a boxer by dubious manager-turned-innkeeper Willy Grogan (Oscar(r)-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. Themesmerizing voice of Elvis, a romantic soundtrack, and breathtaking scenery makes this popular musical remake a knockout hit for the entire family.

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Very entertaining and fun. Medwoman83  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Elvis's Best! October 2, 2005
Format:DVD
I was thrilled to see my favorite Elvis film coming out on DVD. This is truly one of the best of Elvis! Not only is the story great, but the songs are all terrific. Elvis shines in his portrayal of Walter Gulick, a now former soldier who becomes a boxer. The rest of the cast is also terrific, mainly Gig Young and a supporting role by Charles Bronson. Once again, Joan Blackman (from Blue Hawaii) plays Elvis's love interest- If you have only seen Elvis in some of the silly films from the 60's than you need to see Kid Galahad, you will see the true actor in Elvis...if only he had been given the chance to do more dramatic roles he might have been more appreciated for his acting and not just his singing.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars an unfairly treated ELVIS " movie. May 24, 2004
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
from the very first time i saw this film, i've been convinced that Elvis can act as well as sing. Unfortunately, he was not given too many chances to do so. His performance is credible, noteworthy, and unforgettable. The up-state NEW YORK scenery is beautiful,the veteran actors also in the movie- GIG YOUNG, CHARLES BRONSON, ED ASNER, all give outstanding performances.
The songs may have been few, KING OF THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD, I GOT LUCKY, etc, but still Elvis at his best.This movie is my favorite Elvis flick hands down. PLEASE MGM produce this movie on DVD FULLSCREEN AND WIDESCREEN 5:1 DOLBY DIGITAL . DO IT SOON, FOR I WANT TO ADD IT TO MY COLLECTION. THANKS,oldugly1911
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis Presley at his VERY BEST October 17, 2005
By CD King
Format:DVD
This is definately one of Elvis Presley very best movie. I love it. He is at his singing best, fighting best and acting best! This is Classic Elvis. I'm so happy that this gem of a movie is finally available on DVD.
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5.0 out of 5 stars THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE IN BLU-RAY!
Elvis at perhaps his best .... Very cool songs! and this movie showed his early acting ability!
This movie needs re-master and in Blu-ray ! It's that good!!!
Published 5 days ago by Jimmy H. Frederickson
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
The movie wouldn't play on my television. I had to try it on my computer where it did work. Not happy with it at all
Published 9 days ago by Josephine A. Van De Wal
5.0 out of 5 stars \Love, love, love
Very entertaining and fun. Gig young was good in it as well as Charles Bronson. One of the movies with a little more "meat" and not so much frill. I loved it.
Published 26 days ago by Medwoman83
5.0 out of 5 stars great movie
i hadn't seen this since i was a kid, and it was every bit as great as i remember! these old movies are priceless and charming and so much better than any movies these days
Published 1 month ago by H. Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars What a fighter!
The movie was in very good condition when it came. This is a different role for Elvis than what he played before, but all of Elvis' movies are great and entertaining because of the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars Kid Galahad
Enjoyed this Elvis movie & happy to find it to add to my collection. Would consider this a "must-have" for Elvis fans & collectors.
Published 3 months ago by lwhitworth
5.0 out of 5 stars ELVIS AND BRONSON!
This is a fun Elvis Presley movie, where, being Irish and an Army veteran, Elvis, along with Charles Bronson, is fighting for the boxing championship, while battling corruption... Read more
Published 4 months ago by John R. Mallernee
5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis Presley, very good actor!
Elvis does a fine acting job in this film, proving that when given the right material, he could deliver. This is certainly one of his top 10, possibly, top 5 movies. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Musicman82
5.0 out of 5 stars An Elvis Classic!
This is one of my favorite Elvis Presley movies. I hadn't seen it for years then happened to catch it on NetFlix. I turned around and bought it. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Bill Bickley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Elvis Flick
This was one of the best movies Elvis ever made. Should be in everybodies library.
Published on November 9, 2010 by Wayne Swisher
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