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Rocky (1976) 8.1
Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the heavy-weight champion, Apollo Creed, in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Director:John G. AvildsenWriter:Sylvester Stallone |
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Cast
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| Burt Young | ... | ||
| Carl Weathers | ... | ||
| Burgess Meredith | ... | ||
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Joe Spinell | ... | |
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Jimmy Gambina | ... | |
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Bill Baldwin | ... |
Fight Announcer
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Al Silvani | ... |
Cut Man
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George Memmoli | ... |
Ice Rink Attendant
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Diana Lewis | ... |
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George O'Hanlon | ... |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Rocky Balboa is a struggling boxer trying to make the big time, working as a debt collector for a pittance. When heavyweight champion Apollo Creed visits Philadelphia, his managers want to set up an exhibition match between Creed and a struggling boxer, touting the fight as a chance for a "nobody" to become a "somebody". The match is supposed to be easily won by Creed, but someone forgot to tell Rocky, who sees this as his only shot at the big time. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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Meet the "Italian Stallion": a small-time guy with big-time guts who yearns to be a hero...just once! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 December 1976 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$960,000 (estimated)Gross:
$117,235,247 (USA)Company Credits
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(uncredited)
Traditional 17th century hymn
Hummed by Burt Young
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Trivia
Adrian's last name was Klein in the original script. See more »Goofs
After the announcer finishes announcing the beginning of the fight, the microphone rises back up to the ceiling. As it rises, it hits the camera and shakes it. See more »Crazy Credits
The film opens with the title of the film scrolling from right to left underscored by music. However, instead of just doing the opening credits for the cast, Rocky is shown boxing. The rest of the credits appear later as Rocky is shown walking down a street, and this time there is nothing underscoring the credits. See more »Soundtracks
The First Noel(uncredited)
Traditional 17th century hymn
Hummed by Burt Young
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I don't remember exactly when I first saw this film, but for a long time I thought that the second of the series was my favorite. Well, I recently bought the DVD box-set and after I watched the first movie again I knew that it was definitely the best in the series, and also one of the best movies ever made. Rocky is very much more than just a boxing movie. It's a movie about the unbreakable human spirit, determination, and the will to "go the distance." Rocky(Sylvester Stallone) is a second rate club-fighter and a debt collector for a loan shark(Joe Spinnell). He becomes involved with a shy girl working in a petshop named Adrian(Talia Shire), and also becomes friends with her brother Paulie(Burt Young). Rocky's life really isn't anything of interest - until the World Heavyweight Champion Apollo Creed(Carl Weathers) gives him an unexpected shot at the title. An old boxer-turned-trainer named Mick(Burgess Meredith) offers to be Rocky's manager. Although the whole film is outstanding, what follows are some of the greatest and most memorable movie moments of all time. Rocky striving to go the distance in the training scene, the final fight, and the closing moments of the film are so emotional and inspiring that they perfectly demonstrate the human spirit and can bring out the will to win in anybody. Add to this an excellent music score and you have a classic and unforgettable movie. Without a doubt deserved the Best Picture award in 1976. Exceptional performances by all the cast members, notably Burgess Meredith and Sylvester Stallone. **** out of ****