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

Tagline

“The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Ralph Nelson

Original Language

EN

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

Who directed Requiem for a Heavyweight?

Requiem for a Heavyweight was directed by Ralph Nelson.

When was Requiem for a Heavyweight released?

Requiem for a Heavyweight was released on October 16, 1962.

How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?

Requiem for a Heavyweight has a runtime of 1h 35m.

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