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Rocky

  • 19761976
  • PGPG
  • 2h
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8.1/10
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Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire in Rocky (1976)
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.
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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
582K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
270
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    • John G. Avildsen
    • Sylvester Stallone
  • Stars
    • Sylvester Stallone
    • Talia Shire
    • Burt Young
    • John G. Avildsen
    • Sylvester Stallone
  • Stars
    • Sylvester Stallone
    • Talia Shire
    • Burt Young
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    • 799User reviews
    • 193Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #211
    • Won 3 Oscars

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    Talia Shire in Rocky (1976)
    Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire in Rocky (1976)

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    Sylvester Stallone
    Sylvester Stallone
    • Rocky Balboa
    Talia Shire
    Talia Shire
    • Adrian
    Burt Young
    Burt Young
    • Paulie
    Carl Weathers
    Carl Weathers
    • Apollo Creed
    Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith
    • Mickey
    Thayer David
    Thayer David
    • Jergens
    Joe Spinell
    Joe Spinell
    • Gazzo
    Jimmy Gambina
    Jimmy Gambina
    • Mike
    Bill Baldwin
    Bill Baldwin
    • Fight Announcer
    Al Silvani
    Al Silvani
    • Cut Man
    • (as Al Salvani)
    George Memmoli
    George Memmoli
    • Ice Rink Attendant
    Jodi Letizia
    Jodi Letizia
    • Marie
    Diana Lewis
    Diana Lewis
    • TV Commentator
    George O'Hanlon
    George O'Hanlon
    • TV Commentator
    Larry Carroll
    Larry Carroll
    • TV Interviewer
    Stan Shaw
    Stan Shaw
    • Dipper
    Don Sherman
    Don Sherman
    • Bartender
    Billy Sands
    Billy Sands
    • Club Fight Announcer
      • John G. Avildsen
      • Sylvester Stallone
    • All cast & crew
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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, Nick Nolte 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
      During the big fight, the arena is clearly empty at times. This is because only 50 extras could be afforded for the scenes, and despite cinematographer James Crabe's best efforts to hide this fact, occasionally, if one looks hard enough, one can see most of the arena is empty.
    • Quotes

      Adrian: Why do you wanna fight?

      Rocky: Because I can't sing or dance.

    • 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

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    10/10
    One of the greatest movies of all time.
    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 ****
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    • What's the difference between the theatrical release version and the director's cut version?
    • Why should Rock let Mickey manage and train him? Mickey has basically called Rocky a POS in front of the entire gym. Was Mickey just trying to make a name for himself?
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    • Release date
      • December 3, 1976 (United States)
      • United States
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    • Filming locations
      • 1818 East Tusculum Street, Kensington, North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Chartoff-Winkler Productions
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