Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight

1956
1h 13m
8.0

8.0/10

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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Playhouse 90 CBS
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

Quick Facts

Release Date October 11, 1956
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0049669

Cast

Jack Palance
Jack Palance

Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock

Keenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn

Maish Rennick

Kim Hunter
Kim Hunter

Grace Carney

Ed Wynn
Ed Wynn

Army

Max Baer
Max Baer

Mike

Maxie Rosenbloom
Maxie Rosenbloom

Steve

Edgar Stehli
Edgar Stehli

Doctor

Stanley Adams
Stanley Adams

Pirelli

Harry Landers
Harry Landers

Fox

Charles Herbert
Charles Herbert

Jeffrey

Ned Glass
Ned Glass

Bartender

Frank Richards
Frank Richards

Fighter in Bar

Key Crew

Rod Serling
Writer
Ralph Nelson
Director
Martin Manulis
Producer