Requiem for a Heavyweight
The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!
1962 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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| Original title | Requiem for a Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 16, 1962 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Keywords | new york city, boxing, prizefight, second chance, champion, drunkenness, fight manager, heavyweight boxer |
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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.
When was Requiem for a Heavyweight released?
Requiem for a Heavyweight was released on Oct 16, 1962 (status: Released).
Who directed Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Ralph Nelson directed Requiem for a Heavyweight.
What is the TMDB rating of Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Requiem for a Heavyweight has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 86 votes.