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Rocky III (1982)

 -  Drama | Sport  -  28 May 1982 (USA)
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When Rocky is defeated by a brutal challenger, Apollo Creed offers to retrain him in order to regain his fighting spirit.

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Boxer Rocky Balboa enjoys the wealth he has as world-champion. He only fights against opponents "hand-picked" by his manager Mickey Goldmill. Then he is challenged by the arrogant Clubber Lang. Rocky accepts the challenge to prove once more that there is only one world-champion. But Lang wins and becomes the new champion. Nobody believes in Rocky anymore, except for one man: former world-champion Apollo Creed. As Creed tries to stimulate his fighting spirit and get Rocky back in top-form, it is now up to Rocky to get his edge back. Will he win ? Written by R. Kessen <rhkessen@cs.vu.nl>

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fight | champion | death | fighting | rematch | See more »

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The greatest challenge. See more »

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Drama | Sport

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Release Date:

28 May 1982 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Rocky, Part 3  »

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$16,015,408 (USA) (4 June 1982)

Gross:

$16,015,408 (USA) (4 June 1982)
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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. See more »

Goofs

During the final fight scene a handheld movie camera (used for shooting ground-level shots) is visible on the far side of the ring. Full-size cameras are also visible in some shots. See more »

Quotes

Paulie: [leaving the police station] You wann hear I owe ya? You I owe nothin'!
Rocky Balboa: No you don't owe me nothin'.
Paulie: So, what do you want I should do? My sister ain't here?
Rocky Balboa: She's home.
Paulie: You know, me and her used to be tight before you come in. I raise her she don't come down.
Rocky Balboa: She don't know about this.
Paulie: You can just up and go to hell, you know that?
Rocky Balboa: Hey, watch your mouth, Paulie.
Paulie: What? You gonna whack me? I don't sweat you. I don't sweat you!
Rocky Balboa: Come on, Paulie, why don't you screw your head on right.
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Crazy Credits

At the end of the credits there is the following statement: 'This film is dedicated to the enduring memory of Jane Oliver'. See more »

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Referenced in Just Shoot Me!: For the Last Time, I Do (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Take You Back"
Written and Performed by Frank Stallone
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Great Boxing Fun
7 August 2007 | by (Berkshire, England) – See all my reviews

Rocky III (1982, Dir. Sylvester Stallone)

Rocky Balboa has finally beaten Apollo Creed, and feels that he has nothing left to achieve. He plans to retire. Boxing brawler Clubber Lang becomes the Number 1 Contender, and wants his match with Balboa. Rocky is reluctant at first, but finally agrees to take on Clubber Lang. But things go from bad to worse, where Rocky's manager Micky unfortunately dies. Rocky must now train with his former opponent, Creed. Rocky now not just fighting for the title, but also for the confidence of everyone and especially of all, for Micky.

I felt that the third addition into the 'Rocky' series was better than the second film but not as great as the original. All the original actors are back in the parts that we all love. Micky's death is really emotional for those who've watched the series from the beginning. The action is great and the training montage is amazing this time, especially with the wonderful 'Eye of the Tiger' theme blasting out. There are some humour and some sadness, but overall is a great 'Rocky' movie.

"Why are you doing this?" - Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone)

"Because you can't win Rock. This guy will kill you to death in three rounds." - Micky (Burgess Meredith)


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