Requiem for a Heavyweight [53229] Released: 1962-10-16 Revenue: $0 Budget: $1,100,000 Profit: $-1,100,000 Runtime: 85 mins Popularity: 1.4945 Vote Average: 7.226 Vote Count: 73 Overview: Mountain Rivera is a veteran heavyweight and near-champion who suddenly finds himself washed up in the only trade he knows—prizefighting. Yet, threatened by gangsters for welshing on a gambling debt, Mountain’s opportunistic manager, Maish Rennick, schemes to get the ex-boxer into a phony wrestling match to make some quick money. Although he and his loyal trainer, Army, oppose the degrading proposition, the disillusioned Mountain begins to wonder if he has any options left. Cast [30] Anthony QuinnLewis 'Mountain' Jackie GleasonMaish Rennick Mickey RooneyArmy Julie HarrisGrace Miller Stanley AdamsPerelli Madame SpivyMa Greeny Val AveryYoung fighter's Herbie FayeCharlie, the Bar Jack DempseyHimself Muhammad AliHimself Lou GilbertDr. Gilbert Michael ConradMa Greeny's Thug Rory CalhounHimself Barney Ross Willie Pep Steve BelloiseHotel Desk Clerk Abe Simon Stan Ross J.J. Ballargeon Paolo Rosi Alex Miteff Gus Lesnevich Al BainPolice Officer William CalhounSelf - Rivera's Nancy CushmanWoman on Elevato Sig FrohlichDiner Patron John IndrisanoBarfly Watching Arthur M. MercanteReferee Angelo RossittoMidget Wrestler David SusskindSelf - Trailor N Trailers Requiem For A Heavyweight-Locker room scene.mpg