Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) (original) (raw)
After suffering a knockout against Cassius Clay, it�s the final bell for Mountain Rivera. A fight doctor confirms one more punch for the washed-up heavyweight and he could become permanently disabled. Reluctantly but with but with the support of his faithful trainer and a kindly employment counselor Rivera tries to land a job outside the ring. But his calculating manager Maish has other plans for Rivera.
After suffering a knockout against Cassius Clay, it�s the final bell for Mountain Rivera. A fight doctor confirms one more punch for the washed-up heavyweight and he could become permanently disabled. Reluctantly but with but with the support of his faithful trainer and a kindly employment counselor Rivera tries to land a job outside the ring. But his calculating manager Maish has other plans for Rivera. (less)
Director: Ralph Nelson
Writer: Rod Serling
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Stanley Adams, Val Avery
Narrator: David Susskind
Producers: Jack Grossberg, David Susskind
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