Requiem for a Heavyweight(1956)
Requiem for a Heavyweight Synopsis
An over-the-hill heavyweight boxing champion who suffers from the ravages of years of head trauma is exploited by his manager, despite the efforts of a compassionate young woman who tries to help him recover his self-respect.
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1956) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Ralph Nelson, released on October 11, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Jack Palance, Keenan Wynn, Kim Hunter and Ed Wynn. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Nelson
- Writers:
- Rod Serling, Peter Kortner
- Producers:
- Martin Manulis
- Production:
- Playhouse 90, CBS
- Status:
- Released
Requiem for a Heavyweight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Palance
as Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock
Keenan Wynn
as Maish Rennick
Kim Hunter
as Grace Carney
Ed Wynn
as Army
Max Baer
as Mike
Maxie Rosenbloom
as Steve
Edgar Stehli
as Doctor
Stanley Adams
as Pirelli
Harry Landers
as Fox
Charles Herbert
as Jeffrey
Ned Glass
as Bartender
Frank Richards
as Fighter in Bar
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Nelson, written by Rod Serling and Peter Kortner, produced by Martin Manulis.
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Requiem for a Heavyweight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 4 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 (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 (1956) includes Jack Palance, Keenan Wynn, Kim Hunter, Ed Wynn and Max Baer. 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 11, 1956 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Requiem for a Heavyweight worth watching?
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Requiem for a Heavyweight (1956) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.