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Requiem for a Heavyweight

121h 35m1962Ralph Nelson
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 89%
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"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.

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New York CityChampionSecond ChancePrizefightDrunkennessFight ManagerBoxingHeavyweight Boxer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) about?

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.

Who stars in Requiem for a Heavyweight?

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.

How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?

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

Is Requiem for a Heavyweight worth watching?

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.

Where can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight?

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