Requiem for a Heavyweight
Summary:
One of the most memorable sports dramas because of its strong character development, Requiem for a Heavyweight is carried by Anthony Quinn as the washed-up boxer Mountain Rivera, and Jackie Gleason as his sleazy manager, Maish Rennick. In the opening scenes, Cassius Clay -- before he became Muhammad Ali -- knocks out Rivera in a stunning fight sequence. Rivera's career ... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Anthony Quinn - (Mountain Rivera)
Jackie Gleason - (Maish Rennick)
Mickey Rooney - (Army)
Julie Harris - (Grace Miller)
Stanley Adams - (Perelli)
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Review:
Six years after helming the Emmy-winning television play Requiem for a Heavyweight, experienced stage director Ralph Nelson successfully remade Rod Serling's heart-rending boxing tale for the big screen. As the fighter at the end of his career, Anthony Quinn is superb in the role originally played by Jack Palance. Quinn was at the... Continue >>
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