Movie Description
Requiem for a Heavyweight
(1956)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ralph Nelson
- Producer : Martin Manulis
- Writer : Rod Serling
- Cast : Jack Palance,Keenan Wynn,Kim Hunter,Ed Wynn,Max Baer,Maxie Rosenbloom,Edgar Stehli,Stanley Adams,Harry Landers,Charles Herbert,Ned Glass,Frank Richards,Lyn Osborn,Joe Abdullah,Ivan Rasputin,Ted Christy,Karl 'Killer' Davis,Sterling Hayden
Cast
Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock
Maish Rennick
Grace Carney
Army
Mike
Steve
Doctor
Pirelli
Fox
Jeffrey
Bartender
Fighter in Bar
Photographer
Fight Announcer
Wrestler
Wrestler
Wrestler
Self (intro/outro)
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Facts
Original TitleRequiem for a Heavyweight
Status Released
Release Information
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1956-10-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 13m
Production CompaniesPlayhouse 90,CBS
Genres
- TV Movie
- Drama
