Movie: Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)

Film Synopsis:
Mountain Rivera is a veteran heavyweight and championship closer who suddenly finds himself swept up in the only trade he knows--profitable. However, threatened by gangsters for Welshing over gambling debts, Mountains opportunistic manager, Maish Rennick, schemes to make the former box into a fake wrestling match to make a quick buck. Although he and his loyal trainer, Army, oppose the humbling proposition, the disillusioned mountain begins to wonder if he has any options left. Uploaded by: Freeman June 01, 2023 at 03:21 pm

Cast: Mickey Rooney as Army Anthony Quinn as Louis Mountain Rivera Jackie Gleason as Maish Rennick Angelo Rossitto as Midget Wrestler Outside Wrestling Ring
Year : 1962
Genre: Action/Drama
Rating: 7.8 / 10

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