Requiem for a Heavyweight
"The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!"
Originally released in 1962. Requiem for a Heavyweight is a drama film. directed by Ralph Nelson. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, and Mickey Rooney
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (75 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Quinn
as Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie Gleason
as Maish Rennick
Mickey Rooney
as Army
Julie Harris
as Grace Miller
Stanley Adams
as Perelli (as Stan Adams)
Madame Spivy
as Ma Greeny
Val Avery
as Young fighter's promoter
Herbie Faye
as Charlie, the Bartender
Jack Dempsey
as Himself
Muhammad Ali
as Himself (as Cassius Clay)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,100,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Requiem for a Heavyweight 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 directed Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Requiem for a Heavyweight was directed by Ralph Nelson.
How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Requiem for a Heavyweight has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Requiem for a Heavyweight released?
Requiem for a Heavyweight was released on October 16, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Requiem for a Heavyweight?
The main cast of Requiem for a Heavyweight includes Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Stanley Adams.