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Requiem for a Heavyweight
Running Time: 86 min.
MPAA Rating: NR
Produced By: / Columbia Pictures
Release By: Columbia Pictures

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... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew: Anthony Quinn (Mountain Rivera) Jackie Gleason (Maish Rennick) Mickey Rooney (Army) Julie Harris (Grace Miller) All Cast & Crew >> 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, Antho ... Continue >>

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