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Requiem for a Heavyweight

Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, and Julie Harris deliver knockout performances in this gripping drama about corruption in the world of boxing, starring the legendary Muhammad Ali.

A former boxer, Mountain Rivera, is forced to retire after a brutal fight, and with the help of his loyal cutman and a social worker, he must find a new purpose in life outside of the ring, while also avoiding being exploited by his unscrupulous manager.

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Info about Requiem for a Heavyweight

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 16, 1962

Production Country: United States

Budget: $1,100,000.00

Genres:Drama, Sport