Poster of Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Thursday, October 11 1956
68 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jack PalanceJack Palance
Jack Palance was
37 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock'.
Mon, Feb 17 1919 –
Fri, Nov 10 2006
Portrait of Keenan WynnKeenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn was
40 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Maish Rennick'.
Wed, Jul 26 1916 –
Tue, Oct 14 1986
Portrait of Kim HunterKim Hunter
Kim Hunter was
33 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Grace Carney'.
Sun, Nov 12 1922 –
Wed, Sep 11 2002
Portrait of Ed WynnEd Wynn
Ed Wynn was
69 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Army'.
Mon, Nov 08 1886 –
Sun, Jun 19 1966
Portrait of Max BaerMax Baer
Max Baer was
47 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Mike'.
Thu, Feb 11 1909 –
Sat, Nov 21 1959
Portrait of Maxie RosenbloomMaxie Rosenbloom
Maxie Rosenbloom was
48 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Steve'.
Fri, Nov 01 1907 –
Sat, Mar 06 1976
Portrait of Edgar StehliEdgar Stehli
Edgar Stehli was
72 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Doctor'.
Fri, Jul 11 1884 –
Wed, Jul 25 1973
Portrait of Stanley AdamsStanley Adams
Stanley Adams was
41 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Pirelli'.
Wed, Apr 07 1915 –
Wed, Apr 27 1977
Portrait of Harry LandersHarry Landers
Harry Landers was
35 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Fox'.
Sat, Sep 03 1921 –
Sun, Sep 10 2017
Portrait of Charles HerbertCharles Herbert
Charles Herbert was
7 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Jeffrey'.
Thu, Dec 02 1948 –
Sat, Oct 31 2015
Portrait of Ned GlassNed Glass
Ned Glass was
50 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Bartender'.
Sun, Apr 01 1906 –
Fri, Jun 15 1984
Portrait of Frank RichardsFrank Richards
Frank Richards was
47 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Fighter in Bar'.
Wed, Sep 15 1909 –
Wed, Apr 15 1992
Portrait of Lyn OsbornLyn Osborn
Lyn Osborn was
>> in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Photographer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe AbdullahJoe Abdullah
Joe Abdullah was
29 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Fight Announcer'.
Fri, Dec 24 1926 –
Wed, Mar 10 1999
Portrait of Ivan RasputinIvan Rasputin
Ivan Rasputin was
44 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Wrestler'.
Mon, Jun 03 1912 –
Sat, Sep 25 1976
Portrait of Ted ChristyTed Christy
Ted Christy was
46 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Wrestler'.
Thu, Nov 25 1909 –
Sat, Sep 11 1976
Portrait of Karl 'Killer' DavisKarl 'Killer' Davis
Karl 'Killer' Davis was
48 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Wrestler'.
Thu, Apr 16 1908 –
Fri, Jul 01 1977

Crew

Portrait of Ralph NelsonRalph Nelson
Ralph Nelson was
40 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Director'
Sat, Aug 12 1916 –
Mon, Dec 21 1987
Portrait of Rod SerlingRod Serling
Rod Serling was
31 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Writer'
Thu, Dec 25 1924 –
Sat, Jun 28 1975
Portrait of Martin ManulisMartin Manulis
Martin Manulis was
41 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Producer'
Sun, May 30 1915 –
Fri, Sep 28 2007
Portrait of Julian ClamanJulian Claman
Julian Claman was
>> in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Associate Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter KortnerPeter Kortner
Peter Kortner was
>> in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Story Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Shirley CohenShirley Cohen
Shirley Cohen was
>> in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Production Assistant'
Unknown Birthday