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Rocky

  • 19761976
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
552K
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POPULARITY
943
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Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire in Rocky (1976)
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A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
552K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
943
36
  • Director
    • John G. Avildsen
  • Writer
    • Sylvester Stallone
  • Stars
    • Sylvester Stallone
    • Talia Shire
    • Burt Young
Top credits
  • Director
    • John G. Avildsen
  • Writer
    • Sylvester Stallone
  • Stars
    • Sylvester Stallone
    • Talia Shire
    • Burt Young
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 774User reviews
    • 190Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #237
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 20 wins & 22 nominations total

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    'Creed II' Cast on Knockout Soundtracks and Inspiring Scenes
    The Making of 'Rocky': Shooting in Philadelphia
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    Dates in Movie & TV History: Jan. 1, 1976 - Rocky Fights Apollo Creed
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    Dates in Movie & TV History: Jan. 1, 1976 - Rocky Fights Apollo Creed

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    Sylvester Stallone, John G. Avildsen, and Burgess Meredith in Rocky (1976)
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    Burgess Meredith in Rocky (1976)
    Talia Shire in Rocky (1976)
    Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire in Rocky (1976)
    Burt Young in Rocky (1976)
    Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers in Rocky (1976)

    Top cast

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    Sylvester Stallone
    Sylvester Stallone
    • Rockyas Rocky
    Talia Shire
    Talia Shire
    • Adrianas Adrian
    Burt Young
    Burt Young
    • Paulieas Paulie
    Carl Weathers
    Carl Weathers
    • Apolloas Apollo
    Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    Thayer David
    Thayer David
    • Jergensas Jergens
    Joe Spinell
    Joe Spinell
    • Gazzoas Gazzo
    Jimmy Gambina
    Jimmy Gambina
    • Mikeas Mike
    Bill Baldwin
    Bill Baldwin
    • Fight Announceras Fight Announcer
    Al Silvani
    Al Silvani
    • Cut Manas Cut Man
    • (as Al Salvani)
    George Memmoli
    George Memmoli
    • Ice Rink Attendantas Ice Rink Attendant
    Jodi Letizia
    Jodi Letizia
    • Marieas Marie
    Diana Lewis
    Diana Lewis
    • TV Commentatoras TV Commentator
    George O'Hanlon
    George O'Hanlon
    • TV Commentatoras TV Commentator
    Larry Carroll
    Larry Carroll
    • TV Intervieweras TV Interviewer
    Stan Shaw
    Stan Shaw
    • Dipperas Dipper
    Don Sherman
    Don Sherman
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Billy Sands
    Billy Sands
    • Club Fight Announceras Club Fight Announcer
    • Director
      • John G. Avildsen
    • Writer
      • Sylvester Stallone
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    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. —Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
    1970sfistrocky balboa characterone word titlelow budget film295 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • You have a ringside seat for the bloodiest bicentennial in history!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • K-16
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After producers Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff became interested in the script, they offered Sylvester Stallone an unprecedented $350,000 for the rights. He had $106 in the bank and no car, and was trying to sell his dog because he couldn't afford to feed him, but he refused to sell unless they agreed to allow him to star in the film. They agreed, on the condition that Stallone continue to work as a writer without a fee, and that he work as an actor for scale. After Winkler and Chartoff purchased the film, they took it to United Artists, who envisioned a budget of $2 million with an established star, particularly Robert Redford, Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds or James Caan. When Winkler and Chartoff told United Artists that they could only get the screenplay if Stallone starred, United Artists cut the budget to $1 million and had Chartoff and Winkler sign agreements that they would be personally liable if the film went over budget. The final cost was $1.1 million. Chartoff and Winkler mortgaged their houses for the last $100,000.
    • Goofs
      When Rocky is talking to Adrian on Thanksgiving through the door, the camera shot goes to Paulie who is about ten feet away. You can see one of the movie cameras in the mirror.
    • Quotes

      Rocky: I can't do it.

      Adrian: What?

      Rocky: I can't beat him.

      Adrian: Apollo?

      Rocky: Yeah. I been out there walkin' around, thinkin'. I mean, who am I kiddin'? I ain't even in the guy's league.

      Adrian: What are we gonna do?

      Rocky: I don't know.

      Adrian: You worked so hard.

      Rocky: Yeah, that don't matter. 'Cause I was nobody before.

      Adrian: Don't say that.

      Rocky: Ah come on, Adrian, it's true. I was nobody. But that don't matter either, you know? 'Cause I was thinkin', it really don't matter if I lose this fight. It really don't matter if this guy opens my head, either. 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood.

    • Crazy credits
      Butkus the dog is credited as "Butkus Stallone".
    • Alternate versions
      In the DVD, the Dolby Digital & DTS 5.1 tracks omit a short musical cue of Rocky's theme when the bell rings at the end of the 15th round, which is present in the original mono soundtrack.
    • Connections
      Edited into Rocky IV (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Take Me Back
      Music & Lyrics by Frank Stallone
      Performed by Valentine

    User reviews774

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Great movie, great soundtrack a classic
    What can you say about a this movie that has not been said already? It is my all time favorite movie series ever and I could watch every movies back to back time and time again. I have owned this movie series on Video, DVD, Blu-ray and owned just about every version going.

    The main story is about one mans struggles to overcome the odds life has stacked against him but it is also a love story. There are real touches of greatness such as Burgess Meredith as Mickey as veteran boxer who does not want to train Rocky as he sees him as a washed out bum until he is offered a shot at the big time. Then seeing his relationship with Rocky grow. The acting is superb and the music still pumps my blood to this day. This may have been the movie to invent the training montage which is now a must in any movie about sports or fighting. Stallone's performance is phenomenal as the film celebrates the underdog battling to beat the odds and it is still amazing almost 40 years after release.
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    • Mar 26, 2016

    FAQ22

    • What's the difference between the theatrical release version and the director's cut version?
    • What is 'Rocky' about?
    • Is 'Rocky' based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 1977 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Instagram
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Роки
    • Filming locations
      • 1818 East Tusculum Street, Kensington, North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Chartoff-Winkler Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $960,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $117,235,147
    • Gross worldwide
      • $117,250,402
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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