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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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EAN5060146916172

eBay Product ID (ePID)72544225

Product Key Features

ActorBurgess Meredith, Carl Weathers, Burt Young, Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire

DirectorJohn G. Avildsen

Release Year2008

GenreGeneral, Action/Adventure

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Number of Discs1

FormatUMD

LanguageEnglish

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

CertificatePG

Additional InformationDirector 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. <BR>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 TitleRocky

Sound sourceDolby Digital

FranchiseRocky

AwardsBest Picture 1976 -, Best Director 1977 - John G. Avildsen

Run Time115 mins