Requiem for a Heavyweight

Name: Requiem for a Heavyweight
Director: Ralph Nelson
Genre: Drama
Released: 1962-10-16
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Stanley Adams

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1962 · 95 min · Drama · TMDB 7.2/10

Overview

After suffering a brutal defeat and being told he can no longer fight, 37-year-old, scar-ridden prizefighter Louis 'Mountain' Rivera struggles to find a new direction in life.

Directed by Ralph Nelson

Cast

Anthony Quinn — Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie Gleason — Maish Rennick
Mickey Rooney — Army
Julie Harris — Grace Miller
Stanley Adams — Perelli (as Stan Adams)