Requiem for a Heavyweight

Information

Release DateOctober 11, 1956
Runtime1h 13m
StatusReleased
ProductionPlayhouse 90, CBS
LanguagesEnglish
7.5
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Requiem for a Heavyweight

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Ralph Nelson
Ralph Nelson

Featured 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

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