Requiem for a Heavyweight

The film follows 37-year-old Louis 'Mountain' Rivera, played by Anthony Quinn, as he struggles to find a new direction in life after suffering a brutal defeat and being told he can't fight anymore. After meeting social worker Grace Miller, played by Julie Harris, Mountain is offered a chance to start anew as a counselor at a children's camp. However, his old manager Maish Rennick, played by Jackie Gleason, tries to lure him back into the world of professional wrestling. As Mountain grapples with his past and present, he must confront the harsh realities of his situation and make a choice about his future.