Requiem for a Heavyweight

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

19621h 35m7.2(86 votes)

Drama

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. It stars Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, and Mickey Rooney. The film runs for 1 hour 35 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 86 votes.

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Director

Ralph Nelson

Cast

Anthony Quinn

Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera

Jackie Gleason

Maish Rennick

Mickey Rooney

Army

Julie Harris

Grace Miller

Stanley Adams

Perelli (as Stan Adams)

Madame Spivy

Ma Greeny

Val Avery

Young fighter's promoter

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Frequently Asked Questions About Requiem for a Heavyweight

Where can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight?

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Who stars in Requiem for a Heavyweight?

Requiem for a Heavyweight stars Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, and Julie Harris, and was directed by Ralph Nelson.

How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?

Requiem for a Heavyweight has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes.

When did Requiem for a Heavyweight come out?

Requiem for a Heavyweight was released in 1962.

What genre is Requiem for a Heavyweight?

Requiem for a Heavyweight is a drama film.

Is Requiem for a Heavyweight worth watching?

Requiem for a Heavyweight holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.