Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1962, Requiem for a Heavyweight is a drama film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 85 minutes. “The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mountain Rivera is a veteran heavyweight and near-champion who suddenly finds himself washed up in the only trade he knows—prizefighting. Yet, threatened by gangsters for welshing on a gambling debt, Mountain’s opportunistic manager, Maish Rennick, schemes to get the ex-boxer into a phony wrestling match to make some quick money. Although he and his loyal trainer, Army, oppose the degrading proposition, the disillusioned Mountain begins to wonder if he has any options left.
Who’s in it. Requiem for a Heavyweight stars Anthony Quinn as Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera, Jackie Gleason as Maish Rennick, Mickey Rooney as Army and Julie Harris as Grace Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Requiem for a Heavyweight has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Requiem for a Heavyweight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Requiem for a Heavyweight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)?
- In US, Requiem for a Heavyweight is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Requiem for a Heavyweight worth watching?
- Requiem for a Heavyweight holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Requiem for a Heavyweight?
- Requiem for a Heavyweight stars Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris and Stanley Adams.
- When was Requiem for a Heavyweight released?
- Requiem for a Heavyweight was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.