
Requiem for a Heavyweight 1956
Overview
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.
Director: Ralph Nelson
Cast

Jack Palance
Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock

Keenan Wynn
Maish Rennick

Kim Hunter
Grace Carney

Ed Wynn
Army

Max Baer
Mike

Maxie Rosenbloom
Steve

Edgar Stehli
Doctor

Stanley Adams
Pirelli

Harry Landers
Fox

Charles Herbert
Jeffrey