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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Sylvester Stallone
Writer:
Sylvester Stallone (written by)
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Release Date:
28 May 1982 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Drama | Sport more
Tagline:
His life is happy, his fights have seemed easy. Now a young upstart is going to make him prove just how far he can still go... more
Plot:
When Rocky is defeated by a brutal challenger, Apollo Creed offers to retrain him in order to regain his fighting spirit. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 6 nominations more
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(8 articles)
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User Comments:
a change of direction for Rocky more (147 total)

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Additional Details

Runtime:
99 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby | 70 mm 6-Track

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Trivia:
Of the Rocky movies that show an official boxing match at the conclusion of the film, Rocky III is the only one to show the entire fight without jumping to later rounds. more
Goofs:
Boom mic visible: In the beginning of the film, there's an overhead shot (of Rocky and "Thunderlips" facing one another) where the shadow of the boom mic is visible on the back of Thunderlips's head. more
Quotes:
Paulie: Don't listen to it, Rocky.
Apollo Creed: No, do listen to it Rock. Because when it's over, everybody's gonna owe you an engraved apology. And you're gonna owe me a favor.
Rocky Balboa: What favor?
Apollo Creed: When it's over Rock.
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Movie Connections:
Edited into Rocky IV (1985) more
Soundtrack:
Eye of the Tiger more

FAQ

What happened to Rocky's eye injury, which was such a big deal in Rocky II?
What is the name of the gym to which Apollo brings Rocky?
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11 out of 12 people found the following comment useful.
a change of direction for Rocky, 4 January 2007
10/10
Author: slightlymad22 from United Kingdom

For a series as long running as the Rocky movies, it's only natural for there to be the occasional need for a breath of fresh air - a fresh perspective on a tried and tested formula. a fresh rethink was called for by creator/writer and star Sylvester Stallone despite the previous film's box office success.

for my money this is clearly the most entertaining of the Rocky films due to its perfect pacing and well-choreographed matches. Stallone is at his best when playing Rocky--it is his vision and his creation--and, despite what Hollywood wants us to think, he is not a bad director either.

From the supercharged "Eye of the Tiger" opening this film just does not let up. All of the cast are great, none more so than Stallone himself. The scene of Mickey's death after Rocky's destruction at the hands of Clubber Lang is brilliant-But the Masterstroke here lies in making Apollo a far more central character after Mickey's death. all of this and I still haven't even mentioned CLUBBER! Mr .T is perfect as Clubber Lang a great adversary for Rocky and the power and intensity his character displays in the ring is ferocious. I still say Mike Tyson stole Clubber Lnag's act!!The second fight between Rocky and Clubber is just breathtaking, the pace of the fight is electric, some of the camera work makes you feel like you are literally in the ring with these two warriors.

This movie is a must for anyone with the slightest interest in being entertained!!

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