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15 June 1979 (USA) moreTagline:
He was one punch away from the heavyweight championship of the world. Now he's one heartbeat away from losing the woman he loves. morePlot:
Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
2 wins moreNewsDesk:
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Italian Stallion Returns moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Sylvester Stallone | ... | Rocky Balboa | |
| Talia Shire | ... | Adrian | |
| Burt Young | ... | Paulie | |
| Carl Weathers | ... | Apollo Creed | |
| Burgess Meredith | ... | Mickey Goldmill | |
| Tony Burton | ... | Duke (Apollo's Trainer) | |
| Joe Spinell | ... | Tony Gazzo | |
| Leonard Gaines | ... | Agent | |
| Sylvia Meals | ... | Mary Anne Creed | |
| Frank McRae | ... | Meat Foreman | |
| Al Silvani | ... | Cutter | |
| John Pleshette | ... | Director | |
| Stu Nahan | ... | Announcer | |
| Bill Baldwin | ... | Commentator | |
| Jerry Ziesmer | ... | Salesman |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
119 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Alberta) (re-rating) (1999) | Iceland:12 | Canada:14A (Ontario - 2006) | Mexico:A | South Korea:12 | Brazil:12 | Peru:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:PG | West Germany:12Filming Locations:
1818 East Tusculum Street, Kensington, North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA moreFun Stuff
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When Rocky is training for the fight, he is sparring with a smaller quicker fighter. The sparring partner is played by real life Champion Roberto Durán. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Mickey comes to visit Rocky, Rocky opens the door for him to enter. Mickey never moves past the threshold but the door that opens inwards is now closed behind him. moreSoundtrack:
TWO KINDS OF LOVE moreFAQ
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The original "Rocky" movie was such a monstrous hit that a sequel was inevitable. The film picks up where the first one left off, quickly moving forward, fleshing out characters and subplots. Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) wants a rematch, but Rocky has his doubts. Eventually, Rocky accepts to fight Apollo and you pretty much know how the story is going to end. One of the few sequels that are as good, if not better, than the original film. This time around the story does not feel original (director-star Stallone recreates with uncanny precision the structure and tone of the first film), and the manipulation is hard to disguise. Still, there is an air of honesty in Stallone's screenplay, but more important, this sequel remains true to the original characters. The film allows the beloved characters to grow, as great sequels often do. Stallone's direction is not very imaginative, but it is clear that he did his homework and he does a wonderful job balancing all aspects of his screenplay. Slicker than the first film, but still a very personal drama that knows when (and how) to push the right buttons. Bill Butler's cinematography is good and Bill Conti's score still delivers the goods. It is a great sequel that fans of the first film will love.