Overview

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.

Cast

Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Stanley Adams, Madame Spivy, Val Avery, Herbie Faye

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Frequently asked

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.

When was "Requiem for a Heavyweight" released?

Requiem for a Heavyweight was released in 1962.

Who stars in "Requiem for a Heavyweight"?

The cast includes Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris.