
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
Charles Herbertas Jeffrey
Karl 'Killer' Davisas Wrestler
Jack Palanceas Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock
Kim Hunteras Grace Carney
Edgar Stehlias Doctor
Harry Landersas Fox
Sterling Haydenas Self (intro/outro)
Ned Glassas Bartender
Frank Richardsas Fighter in Bar
Maxie Rosenbloomas Steve
Keenan Wynnas Maish Rennick
Ed Wynnas Army
Max Baeras Mike
Stanley Adamsas Pirelli
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