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Rocky III

  • 1982
  • PG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
199K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
843
369
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
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    199K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    843
    369
    • Director
      • Sylvester Stallone
    • Writer
      • Sylvester Stallone
    • Stars
      • Sylvester Stallone
      • Talia Shire
      • Burt Young
    • 288User reviews
    • 91Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations total

    Videos2

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    Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T in Rocky III (1982)
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    Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Tony Burton, and Burt Young in Rocky III (1982)
    Talia Shire in Rocky III (1982)
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    Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire in Rocky III (1982)

    Top cast

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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
    Ina Fried
    • Rocky Jr.
    • (as Ian Fried)
    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

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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
      The opening credits are played over a montage of Rocky's title defenses and Clubber Lang's rise to power in the ring. The closing credits are played over a painting of Rocky and Apollo fighting.
    • 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 reviews288

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    Wow, Look Who's Still Got It!
    30 minutes shorter than its predecessors-- according to audience reactions I still disagree with, that's the same curse that held "Superman IV" in Hollywood Purgatory (or maybe lower).

    Thank heavens "Rocky III" is still an enjoyable piece of work!

    For Stallone's second shot in the director's chair, he pits his famous character against Clubber Lang, a testosterone-oozing Mr. T. The trouble is, has Rocky grown complacent in light of his massive celebrity?

    While it does stick to something of a formula, R3 still comes out swinging, with more humor and better drama than the first two, but doesn't reach the cheer-inspiring fever pitch of the second.

    A worthwhile entry.
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    • Nov 11, 2007

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    FAQ15

    • When Rocky was punching Clubber during a clinch, was that even legal?
    • What is 'Rocky III' about?
    • Did Sylvester Stallone write the screenplay for 'Rocky III'?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 28, 1982 (United States)
    • 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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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
      • $125,052,686
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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