Requiem for a Heavyweight
1956, English. Directed by Ralph Nelson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 11 October 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rod Serling
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Requiem for a Heavyweight runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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Requiem for a Heavyweight isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Requiem for a Heavyweight?
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Who directed Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1956) was directed by Ralph Nelson and stars Jack Palance, Keenan Wynn, Kim Hunter.