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Overview
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Writer:
Sylvester Stallone (written by)
Release Date:
3 December 1976 (USA)
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Tagline:
You have a ringside seat for the bloodiest bicentennial in history! more
Plot:
A small time boxer gets a once in a lifetime chance to fight the heavyweight champ in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won 3 Oscars.
Another 15 wins
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19 nominations
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(133 articles)
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Rocky: The Undisputed Collection – Blu-ray Review
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Changed My Life
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Sylvester Stallone | ... | Rocky |
 | Talia Shire | ... | Adrian |
 | Burt Young | ... | Paulie |
 | Carl Weathers | ... | Apollo |
| Thayer David | ... | Jergens |
| Joe Spinell | ... | Gazzo |
| Jimmy Gambina | ... | Mike |
| George Memmoli | ... | Ice Rink Attendant |
| Bill Baldwin | ... | Fight Announcer |
| Billy Sands | ... | Club Fight Announcer |
| Don Sherman | ... | Bartender |
| Shirley O'Hara | ... | Secretary |
| Arnold Johnson | ||
| Tony Burton | ... | Apollo's Trainer |
 | Jodi Letizia | ... | Marie |
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Runtime:
119 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
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1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Canada:PG (Manitoba) |
Canada:PG (Alberta) (re-rating) (1999) |
UK:A (original rating) |
Iceland:12 |
Mexico:A |
Australia:M (TV rating) |
Brazil:12 |
Peru:14 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-16 |
Italy:T |
Norway:15 |
Norway:16 (1977) |
Singapore:PG |
South Korea:12 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:PG |
USA:PG (PCA #24646) |
West Germany:12
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In an interview Sylvester Stallone was asked if he and Elvis Presley ever met. Stallone said that in 1976 after "Rocky" was released, Elvis contacted him and asked him to visit Graceland and a bring a copy of the film with him. Stallone told the interviewer that he was too afraid to meet Elvis, and he didn't go, but he did send a copy of the film. Apparently, Elvis did indeed watch the film with some friends.
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Goofs:
Continuity: During the fight with Apollo Creed, the top of Rocky's shorts are flipped inside-out in one shot. In the next,they are fixed.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Bedside Manner (#1.15)" (1994)
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Soundtrack:
Rocky's Theme
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What is Rocky's pro record prior to the title fight with Apollo Creed?What is the name of the gym where Rocky works out?
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"Your gonna eat lightning and your gonna crap thunder"
Rocky is about a poor boxer living his life in Philadalphia. His life changes when an invitation from the heavyweight champ Apollo Creed is given to him.
Romance, Drama, Fight.
Story- With minimum resources and low money, this movie was an underdog itself. Stallone wrote it and fought to play Rocky. When they were low on resources, they changed the story all together and made it even better. The story is flawless and keeps you on the edge of your seat. 9/10
Music- The best thing about the movie itself. The music in this movie is guaranteed to give you goosebumps every time you watch it. Bill Conti gives you an excellent score throughout the movie, including the famous "gonna fly now". 10/10
Acting- 4 nominated performances in this movie. The acting is very good as well, especially Burgess Meredith who offers one of the greatest acts I have ever seen. Stallone plays Rocky Balboa and changes his voice very well to be Rocky. He did a very good job. Talia Shire plays Adrian, a shy pet store owner who has never had a BF before. She did a good job as well. Burt Young plays the drunkard Paulie. Burgess Merideth plays the boxing trainer Mickey. I have never seen a better performance. 9.5/10
Stallone fought for this triumphant movie that made me want to go the distance (sounds corny but its true). It made me strive to work harder and not give up. If you haven't seen this, buy it and watch it. I'll guarantee it will change you too. A classic.
I give it a perfect 10/10