Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!
Director: Ralph Nelson
|Writers: Rod Serling
|Stars: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney
Rating:
★ 7.2/10 (86 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre:
Drama
Duration:
1h 35m
Language:
EN
Release Date:
Oct 16, 1962
Country:
United States of America
Director:
Ralph Nelson
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Requiem for a Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 16, 1962 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | new york city, boxing, prizefight, second chance, champion, drunkenness, fight manager, heavyweight boxer |
FAQ
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.
When was Requiem for a Heavyweight released?
Requiem for a Heavyweight was released on Oct 16, 1962 (status: Released).
Who directed Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Ralph Nelson directed Requiem for a Heavyweight.
What is the TMDB rating of Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Requiem for a Heavyweight has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 86 votes.