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Rocky (1976)

Poster for Rocky

His whole life was a million-to-one shot.

An uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight against the world heavyweight boxing champion.

Cast & Crew

Director
John G. Avildsen
  • Profile picture of Sylvester Stallone
    Robert 'Rocky' Balboa Sylvester Stallone
  • Profile picture of Talia Shire
    Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino Talia Shire
  • Profile picture of Burt Young
    Paulie Pennino Burt Young
  • Profile picture of Carl Weathers
    Apollo Creed Carl Weathers
  • Profile picture of Burgess Meredith
    Mickey Goldmill Burgess Meredith
  • Profile picture of Thayer David
    George 'Miles' Jergens Thayer David
  • Profile picture of Joe Spinell
    Tony Gazzo Joe Spinell
  • Profile picture of Jimmy Gambina
    Mike Jimmy Gambina

Videos

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  • world champion
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