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Film / 1962
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Directed by
Ralph Nelson
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.
The story
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 QuinnLewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie GleasonMaish Rennick
Mickey RooneyArmy
Julie HarrisGrace Miller
Stanley AdamsPerelli (as Stan Adams)
Madame SpivyMa Greeny
Val AveryYoung fighter's promoter
Herbie FayeCharlie, the Bartender
Jack DempseyHimself
Muhammad AliHimself (as Cassius Clay)
Lou GilbertDr. Gilbert
Michael ConradMa Greeny's Thug
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Rory CalhounHimself
Barney Ross
Willie Pep
Steve BelloiseHotel Desk Clerk
Abe Simon
Stan Ross
J.J. Ballargeon
Paolo Rosi
Alex Miteff
Gus Lesnevich
Al BainPolice Officer (uncredited)
William CalhounSelf - Rivera's wrestling opponent (uncredited)
Nancy CushmanWoman on Elevator (uncredited)
Sig FrohlichDiner Patron (uncredited)
John IndrisanoBarfly Watching TV (uncredited)
Arthur M. MercanteReferee (uncredited)
Angelo RossittoMidget Wrestler Outside Wrestling Ring (uncredited)
David SusskindSelf - Trailor Narrator (uncredited)
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