Requiem for a Heavyweight(1962)
“The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!”
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.
Director
Ralph Nelson
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$1M
Cast
Anthony Quinn
as Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie Gleason
as Maish Rennick
Mickey Rooney
as Army
Julie Harris
as Grace Miller
Stanley Adams
as Perelli (as Stan Adams)
Madame Spivy
as Ma Greeny
Val Avery
as Young fighter's promoter
Herbie Faye
as Charlie, the Bartender
Jack Dempsey
as Himself
Muhammad Ali
as Himself (as Cassius Clay)
Lou Gilbert
as Dr. Gilbert
Michael Conrad
as Ma Greeny's Thug
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1962
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$1M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
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Where can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962).
What is Requiem for a Heavyweight about?▼
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.
Who directed Requiem for a Heavyweight?▼
Requiem for a Heavyweight was directed by Ralph Nelson and released in 1962. It is a drama film.
How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?▼
Requiem for a Heavyweight has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Requiem for a Heavyweight?▼
The cast of Requiem for a Heavyweight includes Anthony Quinn as Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera, Jackie Gleason as Maish Rennick, Mickey Rooney as Army, Julie Harris as Grace Miller, Stanley Adams as Perelli (as Stan Adams) and more.
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