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Requiem for a Heavyweight

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16 Ratings
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1962

Drama

1h 35m

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.

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Streaming availability last updated: 03:00:57 AM, 06/24/2025 PST

More Information on Requiem for a Heavyweight

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. Requiem for a Heavyweight featuring Anthony Quinn and Jackie Gleason is streaming with subscription on Hoopla, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, and 2 others. It's a drama and sport movie.

Drama

Sport

1962

1h35m

US

Director

Ralph Nelson

Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera

Anthony Quinn

Maish Rennick

Jackie Gleason

Grace Miller

Julie Harris

Perelli (as Stan Adams)

Stanley Adams

Ma Greeny

Madame Spivy

Young fighter's promoter

Val Avery

Charlie, the Bartender

Herbie Faye

Himself (as Cassius Clay)

Muhammad Ali

Dr. Gilbert

Lou Gilbert

Ma Greeny's Thug

Michael Conrad

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60
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16 Ratings
#37405of all Movies

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