Requiem for a Heavyweight

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A 1962 American drama film (originally a 1956 teleplay) about a washed-up boxer, directed by Ralph Nelson and starring Anthony Quinn. The episode's act title 'Requiem for a Lightweight' parodies this title.

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Mentioned once in I Hate Frasier Crane.

I Hate Frasier Crane

Season 1 · Episode 4 · S01E04

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“REQUIEM FOR A LIGHTWEIGHT”
— Scene title

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