Sylvester Stallone starsùin his signature roleùas a small-time boxer regains his self-respect by taking on the challenge of the heavyweight championship. Written by the actor, ROCKY stands as the ultimate underdog story; a feel-good drama that continues to strike a chord even today.
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EAN
5060146916172
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72544225
Product Key Features
Actor
Burgess Meredith, Carl Weathers, Burt Young, Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire
Director
John G. Avildsen
Release Year
2008
Genre
General, Action/Adventure
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Format
UMD
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States of America
Certificate
PG
Additional Information
Director John G. Avildsen's ROCKY is the stand-up-and-cheer saga of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), an underdog boxer who gets his million-to-one shot at love, self-respect, and the world heavyweight title. Rocky is a down-on-his-luck Philadelphia southpaw who works at a meat-packing factory while fighting at a local club. He's given the chance of a lifetime when the world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), chooses him as an unlikely opponent in his championship bicentennial fight. What was originally planned as a publicity stunt becomes a chance for Rocky to prove himself as a prizefighter while training with his cantankerous manager, Mickey (Burgess Meredith), to rise to the challenge. Thrilling scenes of Rocky's arduous training, including his unforgettable run up the Philadelphia Art Museum steps, are interspersed with a sweet and touching love story between the fighter and his best friend's shy sister, Adrian (Talia Shire). With the love of Adrian on his side, Rocky struggles to overcome the odds, fighting with all his heart in the glorious and brutal finale. Shot with gritty realism on the mean streets of Philadelphia, ROCKY introduced a new American cinematic hero, spurred on by rollicking action sequences and a rousing soundtrack. A triumph for star and screenwriter Stallone, who himself came from nowhere to reach the top, ROCKY is crowd-pleasing entertainment at its finest.
Movie/TV Title
Rocky
Sound source
Dolby Digital
Franchise
Rocky
Awards
Best Picture 1976 -, Best Director 1977 - John G. Avildsen
Run Time
115 mins
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