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Requiem for a Heavyweight poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.7 / 100
1962·Drama / Sport·1h 25m

REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT

“The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!”

After suffering a brutal defeat and being told he can no longer fight, 37-year-old, scar-ridden prizefighter Louis 'Mountain' Rivera struggles to find a new direction in life

Above the Line
Ralph Nelson·DirectorRod Serling·ScreenplayArthur J. Ornitz·Director of PhotographyLaurence Rosenthal·Original Music ComposerCarl Lerner·Editor
Cast
Anthony Quinn·Lewis 'Mountain' RiveraJackie Gleason·Maish RennickMickey Rooney·ArmyJulie Harris·Grace MillerStanley Adams·Perelli (as Stan Adams)Madame Spivy·Ma GreenyVal Avery·Young fighter's promoterHerbie Faye·Charlie, the BartenderJack Dempsey·HimselfMuhammad Ali·Himself (as Cassius Clay)
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Ralph Nelson·Director
Writing· 1
Rod Serling·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Arthur J. Ornitz·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Carl Lerner·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Laurence Rosenthal·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
David Susskind·Producer
By the Numbers
84.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Serious, Gritty
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

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Key Elements
CigaretteHats
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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