Requiem for a Heavyweight

Name: Requiem for a Heavyweight
Released: 1962-10-16
Rating: 7.2

7.2/10 (85)

·1962· 95 min

Director: Ralph Nelson

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

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

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

Herbie Faye

Charlie, the Bartender

Jack Dempsey

Himself

Muhammad Ali

Himself (as Cassius Clay)

Lou Gilbert

Dr. Gilbert

Michael Conrad

Ma Greeny's Thug

In brief

Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 85 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 35min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?

Requiem for a Heavyweight runs 95 minutes (1h 35min).

What rating does Requiem for a Heavyweight have?

Requiem for a Heavyweight has an average rating of 7.2/10 based on 85 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Requiem for a Heavyweight from?

Requiem for a Heavyweight was released in 1962.