TCM tonight:
8:00 PM -- Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
1h 27m | Drama | TV-PG
A washed-up prizefighter tries to free himself from his ruthless promoters to build a new life.
Director: Ralph Nelson
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney
Anthony Quinn did this film when Lawrence of Arabia (1962) went on a two month hiatus between October and December of 1961. The film was released before "Lawrence" came out.
9:45 PM -- Zorba the Greek (1964)
2h 22m | Drama | TV-14
An amoral Greek peasant teaches a British student the meaning of life.
Director: Michael Cacoyannis
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas
Winner of Oscars for Best Actress in a Supporting Role -- Lila Kedrova, Best Cinematography, Black-and-White -- Walter Lassally, and Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White -- Vasilis Fotopoulos
