Name: Requiem for a Heavyweight
Director: Ralph Nelson
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: 1962-01-01
Duration: PT1h 35mM
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Stanley Adams

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What is Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) about?

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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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Who stars in Requiem for a Heavyweight?

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Requiem for a Heavyweight stars Anthony Quinn (Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera), Jackie Gleason (Maish Rennick), Mickey Rooney (Army), Julie Harris (Grace Miller), Stanley Adams (Perelli (as Stan Adams)). The film was directed by Ralph Nelson.

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How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?

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Requiem for a Heavyweight has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1962. It is rated 12.

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Is Requiem for a Heavyweight worth watching?

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Requiem for a Heavyweight holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, Sport are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight?

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Streaming availability for Requiem for a Heavyweight changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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