Film·1962·1h 35m

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Drama

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.

Directed by Ralph Nelson

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Cast

12 credited

Anthony Quinn
Anthony QuinnLewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie Gleason
Jackie GleasonMaish Rennick
Mickey Rooney
Mickey RooneyArmy
Julie Harris
Julie HarrisGrace Miller
Stanley Adams
Stanley AdamsPerelli (as Stan Adams)
Madame Spivy
Madame SpivyMa Greeny
Val Avery
Val AveryYoung fighter's promoter
Herbie Faye
Herbie FayeCharlie, the Bartender
Jack Dempsey
Jack DempseyHimself
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad AliHimself (as Cassius Clay)
Lou Gilbert
Lou GilbertDr. Gilbert
Michael Conrad
Michael ConradMa Greeny's Thug

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