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Requiem for a Heavyweight

70 %|Oct 11, 1956|TV Movie, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Rod Serling
Writer
Ralph Nelson
Director
Martin Manulis
Producer
Julian Claman
Associate Producer
Peter Kortner
Story Editor
Shirley Cohen
Production Assistant

Cast

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Jack Palance
Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock
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Keenan Wynn
Maish Rennick
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Kim Hunter
Grace Carney
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Ned Glass
Bartender
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Frank Richards
Fighter in Bar
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Lyn Osborn
Photographer
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Joe Abdullah
Fight Announcer
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Ted Christy
Wrestler