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.
Jack Dempseyas Himself
Muhammad Alias Himself (as Cassius Clay)
Barney Ross
Willie Pep
Steve Belloiseas Hotel Desk Clerk
Abe Simon
J.J. Ballargeon
Paolo Rosi
Alex Miteff
Gus Lesnevich
William Calhounas Self - Rivera's wrestling opponent (uncredited)














