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Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight

1962 · Movie · Released · 95 min · ★ 7.2

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.

Cast

Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnLewis 'Mountain' RiveraJackie GleasonJackie GleasonMaish RennickMickey RooneyMickey RooneyArmyJulie HarrisJulie HarrisGrace MillerStanley AdamsStanley AdamsPerelli (as Stan Adams)Madame SpivyMadame SpivyMa GreenyVal AveryVal AveryYoung fighter's promoterHerbie FayeHerbie FayeCharlie, the BartenderJack DempseyJack DempseyHimselfMuhammad AliMuhammad AliHimself (as Cassius Clay)Lou GilbertLou GilbertDr. GilbertMichael ConradMichael ConradMa Greeny's ThugRory CalhounRory CalhounHimself
Barney Ross
Willie Pep

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