Top Cast
Anthony Quinn
Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie Gleason
Maish Rennick
Mickey Rooney
Army
Julie Harris
Grace Miller
Stanley Adams
Perelli (as Stan Adams)
Madame Spivy
Ma Greeny
Val Avery
Young fighter's promoter
Herbie Faye
Charlie, the Bartender
Jack Dempsey
Himself
Muhammad Ali
Himself (as Cassius Clay)
Lou Gilbert
Dr. Gilbert
Michael Conrad
Ma Greeny's Thug
Rory Calhoun
Himself
Barney Ross
Willie Pep
Steve Belloise
Hotel Desk Clerk
FAQ about Requiem for a Heavyweight
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 in 1962.
What genres does Requiem for a Heavyweight belong to?
Requiem for a Heavyweight is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Requiem for a Heavyweight?
The cast of Requiem for a Heavyweight includes Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Stanley Adams.