Still from Requiem for a Heavyweight — Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) — Ralph NelsonPhotographed by Arthur J. Ornitz

Ralph Nelson

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Name: Requiem for a Heavyweight
Genre: Drama
Released: 1962
Duration: 95 min

English / 1962 / 1h 35m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

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Synopsis

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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In the Ring: Boxing On-Screen
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Credits

Crew

DirectorRalph Nelson

WriterRod Serling

CinematographerArthur J. Ornitz

Composer

Cast

Anthony Quinnas Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera

Jackie Gleasonas Maish Rennick

Mickey Rooneyas Army

Julie Harrisas Grace Miller

Stanley Adamsas Perelli (as Stan Adams)

Madame Spivyas Ma Greeny

Val Averyas Young fighter's promoter

Herbie Fayeas Charlie, the Bartender

Jack Dempseyas Himself

Muhammad Alias Himself (as Cassius Clay)

Lou Gilbertas Dr. Gilbert

Michael Conradas Ma Greeny's Thug

Rory Calhounas Himself

Barney Ross

Willie Pep

Steve Belloiseas Hotel Desk Clerk