Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)

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Written by Rod Serling

Directed by Ralph Nelson

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1962

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

Mountain Rivera is a veteran boxer searching for a new career. When Mountain's ex-manager becomes entangled with gangsters after reneging on a gambling debt, he plots a fix for some quick cash. Watch out for one of Quinn's opponents, a certain Muhammad Ali.

Cast

Anthony QuinnLouis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie GleasonMaish Rennick
Image for Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyArmy
Julie HarrisGrace Miller
Stanley AdamsPerelli
Madame SpivyMa Greeny
Val AveryYoung fighter's promoter
Herbie FayeCharlie the Bartender
Jack DempseyHimself
Barney Ross
Alex Miteff
Rory CalhounHimself
Muhammad AliHimself
Gus Lesnevich
Willie Pep

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