Requiem for a Heavyweight
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About
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
Jack Palance
as Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock
Keenan Wynn
as Maish Rennick
Kim Hunter
as Grace Carney
Ed Wynn
as Army
Max Baer
as Mike
Maxie Rosenbloom
as Steve
Edgar Stehli
as Doctor
Stanley Adams
as Pirelli
Harry Landers
as Fox
Charles Herbert
as Jeffrey
Ned Glass
as Bartender
Frank Richards
as Fighter in Bar
Lyn Osborn
as Photographer
Joe Abdullah
as Fight Announcer
Ivan Rasputin
as Wrestler
Ted Christy
as Wrestler
Karl 'Killer' Davis
as Wrestler
Sterling Hayden
as Self (intro/outro)
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Stream Requiem for a Heavyweight online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed tv movie and drama movie originally produced in English and released in 1956, it's earned a solid 8.0/10 from 4 viewers worldwide.
About Requiem for a Heavyweight
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. Running 73 minutes.
Requiem for a Heavyweight Cast and Characters
The cast features Jack Palance (as Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock), Keenan Wynn (as Maish Rennick), Kim Hunter (as Grace Carney), Ed Wynn (as Army), and Max Baer (as Mike). Their performances are a major reason Requiem for a Heavyweight has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Requiem for a Heavyweight keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Requiem for a Heavyweight runs for 73 minutes (about 1.2 hour).
Is Requiem for a Heavyweight good? What's the rating?
Requiem for a Heavyweight holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 4 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Requiem for a Heavyweight?
The main cast includes Jack Palance, Keenan Wynn, Kim Hunter, and Ed Wynn, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Requiem for a Heavyweight available in English?
Yes — Requiem for a Heavyweight was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Requiem for a Heavyweight released?
Requiem for a Heavyweight was released in 1956.
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What is Requiem for a Heavyweight about?
Requiem for a Heavyweight is a TV Movie/Drama English-language film. 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.
When was Requiem for a Heavyweight released?
Requiem for a Heavyweight was released on October 11, 1956. It has a runtime of 1h 13m. The film was produced by Playhouse 90.
Who stars in Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Requiem for a Heavyweight stars Jack Palance, Keenan Wynn, Kim Hunter and Ed Wynn. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Requiem for a Heavyweight available in HD?
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