Requiem for a Heavyweight (1956)
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.
Director: Ralph Nelson
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: October 11, 1956
Cast
- Jack Palance - Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock
- Keenan Wynn - Maish Rennick
- Kim Hunter - Grace Carney
- Ed Wynn - Army
- Max Baer - Mike
- Maxie Rosenbloom - Steve
- Edgar Stehli - Doctor
- Stanley Adams - Pirelli
- Harry Landers - Fox
- Charles Herbert - Jeffrey
Screenplay
- Rod Serling
- Peter Kortner (Story Editor)
Production: Playhouse 90, CBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
boxer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Requiem for a Heavyweight about?
- 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.
- Who directed Requiem for a Heavyweight?
- Requiem for a Heavyweight was directed by Ralph Nelson.
- Who stars in Requiem for a Heavyweight?
- Requiem for a Heavyweight stars Jack Palance, Keenan Wynn, Kim Hunter, Ed Wynn, Max Baer, Maxie Rosenbloom.
- How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?
- Requiem for a Heavyweight has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Requiem for a Heavyweight?
- Requiem for a Heavyweight is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Requiem for a Heavyweight produced?
- Requiem for a Heavyweight was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Requiem for a Heavyweight?
- The themes of Requiem for a Heavyweight include: Boxing and Fighting Stories.