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Requiem for a Heavyweight
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Requiem for a Heavyweight

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

19621h 25mDrama

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

#new york city#champion#second chance#prizefight#drunkenness#fight manager#boxing#heavyweight boxer

Created By

Director
Ralph Nelson
Ralph Nelson

Alternative Titles

Requiem pour un championFR
Réquiem por un campeónES
Réquiem por un boxeadorES

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Status
Released
Original Title
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Production Countries
United States of America
Budget
1,1 M USD
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Cast

Acting

Anthony Quinn

Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Acting

Jackie Gleason

Maish Rennick
Acting

Mickey Rooney

Army
Acting

Julie Harris

Grace Miller
Acting

Stanley Adams

Perelli (as Stan Adams)
Acting

Madame Spivy

Ma Greeny
Acting

Val Avery

Young fighter's promoter
Acting

Herbie Faye

Charlie, the Bartender
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Jack Dempsey

Himself
Acting

Muhammad Ali

Himself (as Cassius Clay)

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