Requiem for a Heavyweight

Name: Requiem for a Heavyweight
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Released: 1956
Duration: 73 min
Rating: 8

1956 · 73 min

TV Movie · Drama

★ 8.0

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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.

Crew

Director Ralph Nelson
Writer Rod Serling

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
Ned Glass
Bartender
Frank Richards
Fighter in Bar

Crew

Director — Ralph Nelson
Writer — Rod Serling

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