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Overview

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Director:
John G. Avildsen
Writer:
Sylvester Stallone (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
3 December 1976 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance | Sport more
Tagline:
You have a ringside seat for the bloodiest bicentennial in history! more
Plot:
A small time boxer gets a once in a lifetime chance to fight the heavyweight champ in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 15 wins & 19 nominations more
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(122 articles)
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Sylvester Stallone ... Rocky

Talia Shire ... Adrian

Burt Young ... Paulie
Carl Weathers ... Apollo
Thayer David ... Jergens
Joe Spinell ... Gazzo
Jimmy Gambina ... Mike
George Memmoli ... Ice Rink Attendant
Bill Baldwin ... Fight Announcer
Billy Sands ... Club Fight Announcer
Don Sherman ... Bartender
Shirley O'Hara ... Secretary
Arnold Johnson
Tony Burton ... Apollo's Trainer

Jodi Letizia ... Marie
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Additional Details

Runtime:
119 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Alberta) (re-rating) (1999) | UK:A (original rating) | Iceland:12 | Mexico:A | Australia:M (TV rating) | Brazil:12 | Peru:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | Italy:T | Norway:15 | Norway:16 (1977) | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:PG (PCA #24646) | West Germany:12

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Trivia:
The role of Mickey was initially offered to Lee Strasberg (who was Burt Young's mentor), but the production couldn't afford him. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: Jergens describes Apollo's upcoming fight as his "bicentennial fight." In the same scene, Apollo says that it will take place "on this country's birthday," meaning July 4, 1976. But the fight with Rocky takes place on New Year's Day, January 1, 1976. more
Quotes:
Rocky: [upon seeing Apollo Creed] He looks like a big flag. more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Deck the Halls more

FAQ

Who won the fight between Rocky and Apollo Creed?
What does Rocky take from his hat when trying to open his locker?
What is the name of the hall where Rocky fights Spider Rico in the opening scene of the film?
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44 out of 65 people found the following comment useful.
Stalone's best, 9 April 2001
9/10
Author: mm-39 from Winnipeg

As much as the media mocks Stallone, he won best picture for this film. He will never top this film, which made him a icon. It's a story about a down on his luck loan collector/ boxers who gets a one time shot at the heavy weight championship, because of a late pull out by a contender, and the champ does not want to lose his money on the deal. There is romance between Rocky and his new girl friend who lives just as hard of a life as Rocky, and together they make life livable. The rest of the cast is other down and outers who give the viewer a feeling of hopelessness until Rocky gets his chance. This film is touching, and unforgettable.

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