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Requiem for a Heavyweight

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

★ 7.2 / 10 (86 votes)October 16, 196295 minEN
Drama

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 16, 1962
StatusReleased
Runtime95 min
Rating★ 7.2 / 10
Certification—
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$1,100,000
Revenue—
ProductionColumbia Pictures
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Crew

Director

Ralph Nelson

Writers

Rod Serling

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Cast

Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnLewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie GleasonJackie GleasonMaish Rennick
Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyArmy
Julie HarrisJulie HarrisGrace Miller
Stanley AdamsStanley AdamsPerelli (as Stan Adams)
Madame SpivyMadame SpivyMa Greeny
Val AveryVal AveryYoung fighter's promoter
Herbie FayeHerbie FayeCharlie, the Bartender
Jack DempseyJack DempseyHimself
Muhammad AliMuhammad AliHimself (as Cassius Clay)
Lou GilbertLou GilbertDr. Gilbert
Michael ConradMichael ConradMa Greeny's Thug
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