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Rocky III

  • 1982
  • PG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
218K
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Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III (1982)
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Rocky faces the ultimate challenge from a powerful new contender, and must turn to a former rival to help regain his throne as the undisputed fighting champion.Rocky faces the ultimate challenge from a powerful new contender, and must turn to a former rival to help regain his throne as the undisputed fighting champion.Rocky faces the ultimate challenge from a powerful new contender, and must turn to a former rival to help regain his throne as the undisputed fighting champion.

  • Director
    • Sylvester Stallone
  • Writer
    • Sylvester Stallone
  • Stars
    • Sylvester Stallone
    • Talia Shire
    • Burt Young
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    218K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,728
    137
    • Director
      • Sylvester Stallone
    • Writer
      • Sylvester Stallone
    • Stars
      • Sylvester Stallone
      • Talia Shire
      • Burt Young
    • 313User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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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 Goldmill
    Tony Burton
    Tony Burton
    • Duke
    Mr. T
    Mr. T
    • Clubber Lang
    Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan
    • Thunderlips
    Ian Fried
    • Rocky Jr.
    Al Silvani
    Al Silvani
    • Al
    Wally Taylor
    • Clubber's Manager
    Jim Hill
    • Sportscaster
    Don Sherman
    Don Sherman
    • Andy
    Dennis James
    Dennis James
    • Wrestling Commentator
    Jim Healy
    • Wrestling Commentator
    Ray Gedeon
    • Wrestling Referee
    Gene Crane
    • Mayor
    Stu Nahan
    Stu Nahan
    • Title Rematch Commentator
    • Director
      • Sylvester Stallone
    • Writer
      • Sylvester Stallone
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to an interview given by Mr. T, he attended the movie's premiere with his mother. During the scene where he yells lurid remarks at Adrian, his mother turned to him and said, "I did not raise you to talk to a lady like that." She then stormed out of the theater.
    • Goofs
      At Micky's funeral, there are only 4 people present (Rocky, Adrian, Paulie and Al the Cutman. In order for a Jewish service/prayer to take place, there must be a minimum of 10 men (Minyan). If there is not a Minyan then the prayers have no validity and therefore strangers are often invited to the prayers ensuring there are 10 or more men.
    • Quotes

      Interviewer: Do you hate Rocky?

      Clubber Lang: No, I don't hate Balboa. I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!

    • Crazy credits
      For the first time in the series, Tony Burton's character is credited (and referred to on screen for the first time) as Duke.
    • Alternate versions
      Several scenes were added for the European Theatrical Release:
      • During the Thunderlips charity fight, there are several glances between Rocky and Clubber Lang (Mr. T).
      • A romantic scene between Rocky and Adrian before the Statue unveiling.
      • A funeral march for Mickey (Burgess Meredith).
      • The dialogue between Apollo ('Carl Weathers') and Rocky in Mick's Gym is longer.
    • Connections
      Edited from Rocky II (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Eye of the Tiger
      Composed and Produced by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan

      Performed by Survivor

      Survivor appears by courtesy of Scotti Brothers Records

    User reviews313

    Featured review
    7/10

    Makes you want to go the distance and hit someone :D

    You know, a few months ago, I felt that it's kinda silly for me to claim to be a movie fan yet not see the Rocky movies and my friend even told me that it's a must see to be an official movie fanatic. So, I had decided to see all the Rocky flicks, and low and behold there is a 6th one coming out next year, so what better time? I felt that people are a little harsh on "Rocky III". Yeah, it's lost a little more edge and originality, but I felt that they kept it cool and within it's origins. Come on, I mean it's the eye of the tiger! Mr. T, he's so cool. He's so bad and you want to hate him, but you can't because he's just so cool. I loved the twist of having Apollo help Rocky train to defeat Mr. T. What more could a Rocky fan want out of this film? It's going strong and I can't wait to watch the fourth one. I know what happens unfortunately, I watch those "I love the 80's" shows. :P But I'm still excited, I love these Rocky movies. I may just see Rocky X! Come on, fans, this doesn't deserve a 5.6, let's get that rating up! 7/10
    • Smells_Like_Cheese
    • Nov 27, 2005
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 28, 1982 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Instagram
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rocky, Part 3
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, California, USA(running scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Chartoff-Winkler Productions
      • United Artists
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $125,049,125
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,431,486
      • May 30, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $125,052,898
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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