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Rocky

  • 19761976
  • PGPG
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
561K
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POPULARITY
1,215
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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
561K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,215
76
  • 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
    • 191Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #212
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 20 wins & 22 nominations total

    Videos11

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    The Making of 'Rocky': Shooting in Philadelphia
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    The Making of 'Rocky': Low Budget
    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)
    Sylvester Stallone in Rocky (1976)
    Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire in Rocky (1976)
    Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire in Rocky (1976)
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    Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers, and Lou Fillipo 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
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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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

      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

    User reviews774

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A great Sylvester Stallone film
    If you think Sylvester Stallone has made nothing but stinkers you just have to see 'Rocky'. This is a brilliant film, based on Stallone's own screenplay, where he plays a complex character in such a terrific way it is not strange people thought this was going to be a great actor. Compare it to another great film about a boxer, 'Raging Bull', and 'Rocky' will be better at some points. It goes without saying that it's quite an achievement.

    The story is about Rocky Balboa (Stallone), a boxer who once had a glorious future, but now fights for little money in gyms. Then, out of the blue, he gets the chance to fight the heavyweight champ Apollo (Carl Weathers), a stunt from his side. Although Rocky seems to have no chance he starts his training to make the best of it, although at first he is too proud to accept any help. The scene where he finally accepts the help from his old trainer Mickey (Burgess Meredith) is one of the best scenes in the film. Rocky also starts dating the very shy girl Adrian (Talia Shire), sister of his friend Paulie (Burt Young).

    'Rocky' is a terrific film in every aspect. The acting is what amazed me the most. Stallone gives such an impressive performance it is very hard to believe he is also the star of films like 'Over the Top', 'Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot' and 'Judge Dredd', and from the other 'Rocky'-films for that matter. Not only Stallone is impressive, Shire, Young and Meredith find perfect notes for their characters as well. Every little thing that happens seems natural through their acting and of course Stallone's screenplay does a great job here. Director John G. Avildsen serves this material the way he should. Of course he is no Martin Scorsese, 'Raging Bull' stays the better directed film, but he knows how to tell this story.

    I do not like boxing very much, so a boxing-film is not something I would enjoy. But this is not a boxing-film, it is a film about a boxer. It tells about a character who happens to be a boxer running for a title. This is probably one of the points where the other four 'Rocky'-films fail and where films like this one and 'Raging Bull' and Clint Eastwood's 'Million Dollar Baby' succeed.
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    FAQ22

    • What's the difference between the theatrical release version and the director's cut version?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 1976 (United States)
    • 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
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    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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