Requiem for a Heavyweight
The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!
Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Requiem for a Heavyweight was released on October 16, 1962.
The runtime of Requiem for a Heavyweight is 1h 35m.
Requiem for a Heavyweight is a Drama movie.
Requiem for a Heavyweight has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
Requiem for a Heavyweight is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Requiem for a Heavyweight was directed by Ralph Nelson.
The main cast of Requiem for a Heavyweight includes Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney.
Requiem for a Heavyweight is originally in English.