Requiem for a Heavyweight
“The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!”
Synopsis
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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Requiem For A Heavyweight-Locker room scene.mpg
Type: Clip • Published 2010-01-15
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Anthony Quinn
Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie Gleason
Maish Rennick
Mickey Rooney
Army
Julie Harris
Grace Miller
Stanley Adams
Perelli (as Stan Adams)
Madame Spivy
Ma Greeny
Val Avery
Young fighter's promoter
Herbie Faye
Charlie, the Bartender
Jack Dempsey
Himself
Muhammad Ali
Himself (as Cassius Clay)
Lou Gilbert
Dr. Gilbert
Michael Conrad
Ma Greeny's Thug
Rory Calhoun
Himself
Barney Ross
Willie Pep
Steve Belloise
Hotel Desk Clerk
Abe Simon
Stan Ross
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Rod Serling
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- Requiem for a Heavyweight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Rod Serling
Laurence Rosenthal
Arthur J. Ornitz
Carl Lerner
David Susskind
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Nelson
Director
Nathaniel Burr Smidt
Production Design
David Susskind
Producer
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Carl Lerner
Editor
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
John Boxer
Costume Design
Rod Serling
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Requiem for a Heavyweight
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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.
Who directed Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Requiem for a Heavyweight was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in Requiem for a Heavyweight?
The principal cast of Requiem for a Heavyweight includes Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Stanley Adams.
When was Requiem for a Heavyweight released and how long is it?
Requiem for a Heavyweight was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Requiem for a Heavyweight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Requiem for a Heavyweight was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Requiem for a Heavyweight holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).