Requiem for a Heavyweight(1962)
The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!
Requiem for a Heavyweight Synopsis
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.
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) is a drama film directed by Ralph Nelson, released on October 16, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney and Julie Harris. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Nelson
- Writers:
- Rod Serling
- Producers:
- David Susskind
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur J. Ornitz
- Composer:
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) Trailer
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Requiem for a Heavyweight Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Nelson, written by Rod Serling, produced by David Susskind.
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Requiem for a Heavyweight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 85 ratings.
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Requiem for a Heavyweight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight online?
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Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Requiem for a Heavyweight?
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The main cast of Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) includes Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris and Stanley Adams. The film was directed by Ralph Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Requiem for a Heavyweight released?
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Requiem for a Heavyweight was released on October 16, 1962 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Requiem for a Heavyweight worth watching?
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Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Requiem for a Heavyweight?
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