Kid Galahad (1962)
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- Approved
- 1h 36min
- Drama, Musical
- 29 Aug 1962 (USA)
- Movie
After completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter and takes him under his wing.
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| Elvis Presley | ... |
Walter Gulick
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| Gig Young | ... |
Willy Grogan
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| Lola Albright | ... |
Dolly Fletcher
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| Joan Blackman | ... |
Rose Grogan
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| Charles Bronson | ... |
Lew Nyack
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| David Lewis | ... |
Otto Danzig
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| Robert Emhardt | ... |
Maynard
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| Liam Redmond | ... |
Father Higgins
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| Judson Pratt | ... |
Howie Zimmerman
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| Ned Glass | ... |
Max Lieberman
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| George Mitchell | ... |
Harry Sperling
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| Roy Roberts | ... |
Jerry Bathgate
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| Michael Dante | ... |
Joie Shakes
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| Richard Devon | ... |
Marvin
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Jeff Morris | ... |
Ralphie
(as Jeffrey Morris)
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| Chris Alcaide | ... |
Danzig Hood (uncredited)
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| Edward Asner | ... |
Assistant District Attorney Frank Gerson (uncredited)
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David Cadiente | ... |
Boxer (uncredited)
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| Mushy Callahan | ... |
Romero Fight Referee (uncredited)
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| Albert Cavens | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Orlando De La Fuente | ... |
Ramon 'Sugarboy' Romero (uncredited)
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| Nick Dimitri | ... |
Boxer (uncredited)
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Louie Elias | ... |
Boxer (uncredited)
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Joe Esposito | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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| Duke Fishman | ... |
Fight Crowd Member (uncredited)
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Richard George | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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| Frank Gerstle | ... |
Romero's Manager (uncredited)
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Seamon Glass | ... |
Boxer (uncredited)
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| Joe Gray | ... |
Trainer (uncredited)
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Harold 'Tommy' Hart | ... |
Tommy Hart--Referee (uncredited)
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| Al Haskell | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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| Jimmie Horan | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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The Jordanaires | ... |
Vocal Group (uncredited)
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| Kip King | ... |
Round Card Man at Romero Fight (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Razzing Ringsider (uncredited)
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Jimmy Lennon Sr. | ... |
Fight Announcer (uncredited)
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| George J. Lewis | ... |
Romero's Trainer (uncredited)
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| Ralph Moody | ... |
Peter J. Prohosko (uncredited)
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| Gil Perkins | ... |
Freddie (uncredited)
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James Rawley | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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| Bert Remsen | ... |
Max (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Sayre | ... |
Bevis (uncredited)
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Sammy Shack | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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| Charles Sherlock | ... |
Bailey's Handler (uncredited)
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| Al Silvani | ... |
Training Camp Spectator (uncredited)
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Mabel Smaney | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Paul Sorensen | ... |
Joe (uncredited)
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Sara Taft | ... |
Father Higgins' Housekeeper (uncredited)
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Hal Taggart | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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| Sailor Vincent | ... |
Fight Cornerman (uncredited)
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Ralph Volkie | ... |
Fight Stadium Attendant (uncredited)
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Del 'Sonny' West | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Red West | ... |
Opponent (uncredited)
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| Harry Wilson | ... |
Bailey Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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| Bill Zuckert | ... |
O'Grady (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Phil Karlson | ||
Written by
| William Jerome Fay | ... | (screenplay) (as William Fay) |
| Francis Wallace | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Walter Mirisch | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| David Weisbart | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jeff Alexander | ||
Cinematography by
| Burnett Guffey | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stuart Gilmore | ||
Editorial Department
| Marshall M. Borden | ... | assistant film editor |
Art Direction by
| Cary Odell | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edward G. Boyle | ||
Makeup Department
| Alice Monte | ... | hairdresser |
| Lynn F. Reynolds | ... | makeup artist (as Lynn Reynolds) |
Production Management
| Robert E. Relyea | ... | unit production manager |
| Allen K. Wood | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jerome M. Siegel | ... | assistant director |
| John Flynn | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Frank Agnone | ... | property |
Sound Department
| Lambert E. Day | ... | sound (as Lambert Day) |
| Del Harris | ... | sound effects editor |
Special Effects by
| Milt Rice | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Dick Dial | ... | fights (uncredited) |
| Joe Gray | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jack Spicer | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Irene Caine | ... | wardrobe |
| Bert Henrikson | ... | wardrobe |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Robert Tracy | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Charlsie Bryant | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Eugene Busch | ... | dialogue coach |
| Mushy Callahan | ... | boxing advisor |
| Tom Parker | ... | technical advisor (as Col. Tom Parker) |
Production Companies
- The Mirisch Corporation (presents)
Distributors
- United Artists (1962) (United States) (theatrical) (released thru)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1962) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1962) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1962) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- 20th Century Fox India (1963) (India) (theatrical) (as 20th Century Fox Corporation)
- United Artists (1963) (France) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1963) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1963) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cosmopol-Film (1963) (Austria) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1965) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1977) (Finland) (tv)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm print Technicolor)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (World-wide) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD) (7 film set)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (Canada) (DVD) (7 film set)
- Twilight Time (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Media (2018) (Germany) (DVD) (release through)
- Explosive-Media (2018) (Germany) (DVD) (and Blu-ray)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Warner Home Video (West Germany) (VHS) (unknown)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Stalmaster-Lister Co. (casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When he completes his military service Walter Gulick returns to his birthplace, Cream Valley, New York. He was orphaned as an infant and grew up elsewhere but always wanted to return to where he was from. He hopes to be a mechanic but soon after his arrival finds himself working as a sparring partner at a boxing camp. Having lost all of his money in a crap game, Walter is happy to take any kind of work but a devastating right hook sends him down a different path. Willy Grogan thinks he has a winner in Walter who, after helping a lady out, is dubbed Kid Galahad. Willy is a likable man but gambles too much and may have been a witness to a mobster's conversation that would best be forgotten. As Walter gains more success, and falls in love with Willy's sister Rose, Willy Grogan finds himself coming under pressure from mobsters to make Walter takes a dive at his next big fight. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | Presley packs the the screen's biggest wallop...with the gals...with the gloves...with the guitar! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Edward Asner's movie debut. See more » |
| Goofs | At about the 45 minute mark into the film and after the "first" professional fight. Galahad knocks out the more intimidating opponent. The ref's count was extremely fast...but as soon as he counted "...ten" and waved his hands signifying the bout was over, the defeated opponent was hurriedly getting up after being "knocked out" See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Elvis in the Movies (1990). See more » |
| Soundtracks | King of the Whole Wide World See more » |
| Quotes |
Willy Grogan:
Galahad was what they call a knight of the round table, Howie. He was also something of a square. I can't state this as a positive fact, but he probably died very young. See more » |