Requiem for a Heavyweight
Synopsis
An over-the-hill heavyweight boxing champion who suffers from the ravages of years of head trauma is exploited by his manager, despite the efforts of a compassionate young woman who tries to help him recover his self-respect.
Top Cast
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Jack Palance
Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock
Keenan Wynn
Maish Rennick
Kim Hunter
Grace Carney
Ed Wynn
Army
Max Baer
Mike
Maxie Rosenbloom
Steve
Edgar Stehli
Doctor
Stanley Adams
Pirelli
Harry Landers
Fox
Charles Herbert
Jeffrey
Ned Glass
Bartender
Frank Richards
Fighter in Bar
Lyn Osborn
Photographer
Joe Abdullah
Fight Announcer
Ivan Rasputin
Wrestler
Ted Christy
Wrestler
Karl 'Killer' Davis
Wrestler
Sterling Hayden
Self (intro/outro)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Kortner, Rod Serling
- Original Title
- Requiem for a Heavyweight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Playhouse 90, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Peter Kortner, Rod Serling
Martin Manulis
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Manulis
Producer
Rod Serling
Writer
Ralph Nelson
Director
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What is Requiem for a Heavyweight about?
An over-the-hill heavyweight boxing champion who suffers from the ravages of years of head trauma is exploited by his manager, despite the efforts of a compassionate young woman who tries to help him recover his self-respect.
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 Jack Palance, Keenan Wynn, Kim Hunter, Ed Wynn, Max Baer.
When was Requiem for a Heavyweight released and how long is it?
Requiem for a Heavyweight was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.