Kid Galahad
“Presley packs the the screen's biggest wallop...with the gals...with the gloves...with the guitar!”
Synopsis
After completing 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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Kid Galahad ≣ 1962 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-10
Top Cast
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Elvis Presley
Walter Gulick
Gig Young
Willy Grogan
Lola Albright
Dolly Fletcher
Joan Blackman
Rose Grogan
Charles Bronson
Lew Nyack
David Lewis
Otto Danzig
Robert Emhardt
Maynard
Liam Redmond
Father Higgins
Judson Pratt
Howie Zimmerman
Ned Glass
Max Lieberman
George Mitchell
Harry Sperling
Roy Roberts
Jerry Bathgate
Michael Dante
Joie Shakes
Richard Devon
Marvin
Jeff Morris
Ralphie (as Jeffrey Morris)
Chris Alcaide
Danzig Hood (uncredited)
Ed Asner
Assistant District Attorney Frank Gerson (uncredited)
Mushy Callahan
Romero Fight Referee (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 29, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- William Fay
- Original Score
- Jeff Alexander
- Original Title
- Kid Galahad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
William Fay, Francis Wallace
Jeff Alexander
Burnett Guffey
Stuart Gilmore
David Weisbart, Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
David Weisbart
Producer
Jeff Alexander
Original Music Composer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
William Fay
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kid Galahad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kid Galahad about?
After completing 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.
Who directed Kid Galahad?
Kid Galahad was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Kid Galahad?
The principal cast of Kid Galahad includes Elvis Presley, Gig Young, Lola Albright, Joan Blackman, Charles Bronson.
When was Kid Galahad released and how long is it?
Kid Galahad was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Kid Galahad make at the box office?
Kid Galahad grossed $2.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Kid Galahad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kid Galahad was composed by Jeff Alexander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kid Galahad?
Kid Galahad holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).