Fresh
A serious incisive drama that pulls no punches in its low-keyed exposure of its pitiable has been hero and the sleazy, harried sidekicks who share his sweat-stained and blood-stained world.
A.H. Weiler, New York Times
Requiem for a Heavyweight
The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!
1962 · 1h 35m · N/A
Drama
Directed by
Ralph Nelson
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Requiem for a Heavyweight
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Ralph Nelson Director
- Anthony Quinn as Louis '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 Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
90%
Tomatometer
Fresh
It still packs considerable punch as a character study, although its action has slowed to where the plot padding is often obvious.
Variety Staff, Variety
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