
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Release: 1956-10-11·Runtime: 73m·★ 8.0
TV MovieDrama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Playhouse 90
CBS
Cast
Edgar Stehlias Doctor
Stanley Adamsas Pirelli
Kim Hunteras Grace Carney
Ed Wynnas Army
Ned Glassas Bartender
Jack Palanceas Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock
Max Baeras Mike
Karl 'Killer' Davisas Wrestler
Sterling Haydenas Self (intro/outro)
Keenan Wynnas Maish Rennick
Harry Landersas Fox
Charles Herbertas Jeffrey
Frank Richardsas Fighter in Bar
Maxie Rosenbloomas Steve
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