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.
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- Cast
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Requiem for a Heavyweight
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 11, 1956
Runtime
1h 13m
Genres
TV Movie, Drama
User Score
70%
Original Title
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Production Companies
Playhouse 90, CBS
Director
Ralph Nelson
Description
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.