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Requiem for a Heavyweight

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Requiem for a Heavyweight
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NR,1hr 26min
Genre:
Drama
Released:
January 1, 1962
Director:
Ralph Nelson
Distributor:
Columbia TriStar
Starring:
Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney  ...more
Synopsis: 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 is over, and although his trainer Army (Mickey Rooney) and a social worker (Julie Harris) encourage him with vain hopes for an alternate ... Full Synopsis
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Brendon Hanley, AMG 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 height of his talents and popularity in the wake of The Guns of Navarone ... Full Review
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Anthony Quinn
Mountain Rivera
Jackie Gleason
Maish Rennick
Mickey Rooney
Army
Julie Harris
Grace Miller
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JACK PALANCE Feb. 18, 1918 (or Feb. 18 1920) - Nov. 10, 2006 For most of his career, Jack Palance...
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