Rocky (1976)
His whole life was a million-to-one shot.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young
Directed by John G. Avildsen
When world heavyweight boxing champion, Apollo Creed wants to give an unknown fighter a shot at the title as a publicity stunt, his handlers choose palooka Rocky Balboa, an uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark. Rocky teams up with trainer Mickey Goldmill to make the most of this once in a lifetime break.
Runtime: 119 min.
Rating: 7.7
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: underdog,philadelphia,transporter,italian american,fight,love of one's life,publicity,boxer,independence,training,lovers,surprise,world champion,amateur,victory,sports,boxing
Cast
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Paulie Pennino
Apollo Creed
Mickey Goldmill
George 'Miles' Jergens
Tony Gazzo
Mike
Fight Announcer
Cut Man
Ice Rink Attendant
Marie
TV Commentator 1
TV Commentator 2
TV Interviewer
Dipper
Bartender
Club Fight Announcer
Club Fighter
Apollo's Corner
Club Corner Man
Tony 'Duke' Evers
Apollo Corner Man
Secretary
Paulie's Date
Streetcorner Singer
Drunk
Owner of Pet Shop
Fats
Bodyguard
Chiptooth
Club Fight Referee
Championship Fight Announcer
Fighter
Timekeeper
Streetcorner Singer
Streetcorner Singer
Streetcorner Singer
Streetcorner Singer
Himself
Rocky's Dog
Apollo Creed's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Spectator (uncredited)
Fight Commentator (uncredited)
Spectator (uncredited)
Mary Anne Creed (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Aftershave Commercial Director (uncredited)