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Movie poster for Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)

Requiem for a Heavyweight

“The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!”

1962

1h 35m

Director: Ralph Nelson

Writer: Rod Serling

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.

Cast

20 people

Photo of Anthony Quinn as Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera

Anthony Quinn

Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera

Photo of Jackie Gleason as Maish Rennick

Jackie Gleason

Maish Rennick

Photo of Mickey Rooney as Army

Mickey Rooney

Army

Photo of Julie Harris as Grace Miller

Julie Harris

Grace Miller

Photo of Stanley Adams as Perelli (as Stan Adams)

Stanley Adams

Perelli (as Stan Adams)

Photo of Madame Spivy as Ma Greeny

Madame Spivy

Ma Greeny

Photo of Val Avery as Young fighter's promoter

Val Avery

Young fighter's promoter

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Herbie Faye

Charlie, the Bartender

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