Requiem for a Heavyweight

Directed by Ralph Nelson
1962    85m    Not Rated
Drama, Sport
7.889%88%
In "Requiem for a Heavyweight," washed-up boxer Mountain Rivera faces the end of his ring career after a brutal loss. With his sleazy manager Maish lurking, can his loyal cutman and a caring social worker help him reclaim his life, or will past demons keep him down?
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Cast of Requiem for a Heavyweight
  • Anthony QuinnLewis 'Mountain' Rivera
  • Jackie GleasonMaish Rennick
  • Mickey RooneyArmy
  • Julie HarrisGrace Miller
  • Stanley AdamsPerelli (as Stan Adams)
  • Madame SpivyMa Greeny
  • Val AveryYoung fighter's promoter
  • Herbie FayeCharlie, the Bartender
  • Jack DempseyHimself
  • Muhammad AliHimself (as Cassius Clay)
  • Lou GilbertDr. Gilbert
  • Michael ConradMa Greeny's Thug
  • Rory CalhounHimself
  • Barney Ross
  • Willie Pep
  • Steve BelloiseHotel Desk Clerk
  • Abe Simon
  • Stan Ross
  • J.J. Ballargeon
  • Paolo Rosi
  • Alex Miteff
  • Gus Lesnevich
  • Al BainPolice Officer (uncredited)
  • William CalhounSelf - Rivera's wrestling opponent (uncredited)
  • Nancy CushmanWoman on Elevator (uncredited)
  • Sig FrohlichDiner Patron (uncredited)
  • John IndrisanoBarfly Watching TV (uncredited)
  • Arthur M. MercanteReferee (uncredited)
  • Angelo RossittoMidget Wrestler Outside Wrestling Ring (uncredited)
  • David SusskindSelf - Trailor Narrator (uncredited)
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  • Requiem For A Heavyweight: Where Are You?
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