


Film · Released
Requiem for a Heavyweight
“The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!”
Requiem for a Heavyweight at a glance
Requiem for a Heavyweight is a 1962 drama film, running 1h 35m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1962-10-16
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 86 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmAfter 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
14 names
Anthony QuinnLewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie GleasonMaish Rennick
Mickey RooneyArmy
Julie HarrisGrace Miller
Stanley AdamsPerelli (as Stan Adams)
Madame SpivyMa Greeny
Val AveryYoung fighter's promoter
Herbie FayeCharlie, the Bartender
Jack DempseyHimself
Muhammad AliHimself (as Cassius Clay)
Lou GilbertDr. Gilbert
Michael ConradMa Greeny's Thug
Rory CalhounHimselfQuestions about Requiem for a Heavyweight
Quick answersWhere can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Requiem for a Heavyweight is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Requiem for a Heavyweight suitable for children?
Requiem for a Heavyweight is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Requiem for a Heavyweight on PelisPlus UK?
Requiem for a Heavyweight has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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.
How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Requiem for a Heavyweight runs for 1h 35m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Requiem for a Heavyweight trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Requiem For A Heavyweight-Locker room scene.mpg without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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