Requiem for a Heavyweight

Ralph Nelson
1956-10-11


7
73 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Jack Palance Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock Unowned
Keenan Wynn Maish Rennick Unowned
Kim Hunter Grace Carney Unowned
Ed Wynn Army Unowned
Max Baer Mike Unowned
Maxie Rosenbloom Steve Unowned
Edgar Stehli Doctor Unowned
Stanley Adams Pirelli Unowned
Harry Landers Fox Unowned
Charles Herbert Jeffrey Unowned
Ned Glass Bartender Unowned
Frank Richards Fighter in Bar Unowned
Lyn Osborn Photographer Unowned
Joe Abdullah Fight Announcer Unowned
Ivan Rasputin Wrestler Unowned
Ted Christy Wrestler Unowned
Karl 'Killer' Davis Wrestler Unowned