Requiem for a Heavyweight
Adapted from Rod Sterling's teleplay, "Requiem for a Heavyweight" stars Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney and Julie Harris. It tells the story of a prizefighter who eventually falls into the world of professional wrestling. Muhammad Ali (billed as Cassius Clay) has a small role as a fighter.
Starring
Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney
Director
Ralph Nelson