
Requiem for a Heavyweight
“Requiem for a Heavyweight,” directed by Ralph Nelson, follows the poignant story of Mountain Rivera, an aging and battered heavyweight boxer who faces the end of his career and struggles to find a new path in life. As he grapples with his identity outside the ring, Rivera must navigate the challenges posed by his manipulative manager and the harsh realities of life beyond boxing.
Views: 41
Director: Ralph Nelson
Actors: Anthony Quinn, Herbie Faye, Jack Dempsey, Jackie Gleason, Julie Harris, Madame Spivy, Mickey Rooney, Muhammad Ali, Stanley Adams, Val Avery
Country: United States of America
Company: Columbia Pictures
Awards: 1 win & 2 nominations
Budget: $1,100,000
Duration:
1h 35minRelease: 1962
Release Date: 1962-10-16
IMDb: 7.8
TMDB: 7.2
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
FilmAffinity: 7.4