As Tommy begins to make his adjustments as Rocky taught him, Rocky then mirrors his punches on a punching bag, which leaves his family concerned. His father rings the bell to signal the start and end of a round; his brother Frank plays a street corner singer, and his first wife, Sasha, was stills photographer. But when the world heavyweight champion boxer Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) chooses Rocky at random as his opponent in a title fight, Rocky realizes he now has the chance to prove that he's not worthless. [24], Certain elements of the story were altered during filming. On July 23, 2019, in an interview with Variety, Stallone said that a Rocky direct sequel and prequel are in development. Rocky Balboa is a struggling boxer trying to make the big time, working as a debt collector for a pittance. When Stallone reprised his role once again in 2015 for Creed, his performance received universal acclaim and he received his first Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, along with his third[1] Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor and several other accolades. Rocky confronts Tommy and challenges him by saying "you knocked him down, why don't you try knocking me down?". He then tells Donnie that he wishes he had the chance to thank Apollo after Mickey died, but it doesn't match his appreciation of Donnie's tenacity that motivated him in his battle against his illness and tells him that he admires him. After a while, Rocky manages to put his doubts behind him and retain his spirit. Rihanna celebrated her first Golden Globe nomination on Twitter last month, writing in a tweet, "God be showin out! He is a natural boxer who won 32 of 34 bouts while serving in the US Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959. The pair welcomed a son together in May 2022, PEOPLE confirmed at the time. The angelic sigh of vocal harmonies melt off the tip of Rocky's icy rhymes his words are strung together like crystals sending chills up the listener's spine. Rocky (1976) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [68] Ongoing editing ultimately pushed the release date, with Stallone finishing his editing sometime in January 2021. Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is a small-time boxer who seems to be going nowhere in life, as he works day-in and day-out as a collector for a loan shark and fights in sleazy clubs for low pay rewards, for which Rocky is mocked and told that he's nothing but a 'bum', especially by gym trainer Mickey Goldmill ( Burgess Meredith ). [15] However in a November 2021 Instagram post, Stallone expressed doubt about the film being greenlit, due to his increasingly sour relationship with Irwin Winkler. Butkus the dog is credited as "Butkus Stallone". Before the fight, the boxing record that was presented for each boxer was, for Rocky: 57 wins (54 by KO), 23 losses, and 1 draw; for Dixon: 33 wins (30 by KO). He trained very hard so he could grow up to be like his idol Rocky Marciano. Apollo Creed agrees to have an exhibition match against Soviet World Amateur Champion and Olympic gold medalist-turned-professional fighter Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) in Las Vegas, with Rocky Balboa and Tony "Duke" Evers in his corner. [66], Stallone later hand-picked Johnson to direct and produce a documentary on the making of the original Rocky, entitled 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic, which was released in 2020. Rocky struggles with contacting Robert, with whom he has, once again, an estranged relationship. Rocky Balboa is fighting Spider Rico in a local boxing ring called the Cambria Fight Club (nicknamed "The Bucket of Blood") inside a chapel. He marries Adrian, who convinces him to live outside boxing. [77], Upon the film's release, a paperback novelization of the screenplay written by Rosalyn Drexler under the pseudonym Julia Sorel and published by Ballantine Books was released. After the funeral, a depressed Rocky wanders the streets of Philadelphia until seeing the statue at the steps. Distraught over Lang's cold indifference, Rocky requests to call the match off, but Mickey urges him on. Tommy is then restrained from finishing Rocky off. Rocky was released in 2002 for the GameCube, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, and Xbox, and a sequel, Rocky Legends, was released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. [14], Both Stallone and Weathers suffered injuries during the shooting of the final fight; Stallone suffered bruised ribs and Weathers suffered a damaged nose, the opposite injuries of what their characters had. [28] Similarly, when Rocky's robe arrived far too baggy on the day it was needed for filming, Stallone wrote in dialogue where Rocky points this out. As an official production start has not yet been announced, Stallone stated: "There was some conflict there, yes. The screenplay is stated to be centered around Ivan Drago's backstory. Adonis "Donnie" Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), the illegitimate son of the late former heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, tracks down Rocky Balboa at Adrian's and asks Rocky to become his trainer. The money he made in his match with Creed is easily and quickly frittered away, so Adrian re-claims her part-time job at the J&M Tropical Fish pet shop. Unavailable on Basic with ads plan due to licensing restrictions. Robert "Rocky" Balboa was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 6, 1945. Days after his initial offer, Rocky recommends him to his friend, Pete Sporino (Ritchie Coster), who currently runs Mighty Mick's Gym. Rocky is a small-time Philadelphia boxer going nowhere, until an unbelievable shot to fight the world heavyweight champion lights a fire inside him. Rocky Balboa Robert "Rocky" Balboa (also known by his ring name The Italian Stallion ), is a fictional title character and the protagonist of the Rocky film series. [85], This article is about the 1976 film. [citation needed] Real-life boxer Ken Norton was initially sought for the role of Apollo Creed, but he pulled out and the role was ultimately given to Carl Weathers. Donnie undergoes a rigorous and brutal training regimen with Rocky, focusing on fighting from the inside and training his body to repeatedly absorb the heavy impact he knows he will receive from Viktor in the ring. In 2016, Tapinator released a mobile game named ROCKY for the iOS platform, with a planned 2017 release for Google Play and Amazon platforms. The movie was released on Sunday, November 21, 1976, by United Artists at Cinema II in New York City. [71], The cut missed its original November 27, 2020 release, though by February 2021 Stallone stated that they were in the final stages of completing the project. [He does, however, improve his reading skills by reading books aloud to Adrian during her coma.] [16], Although Chartoff and Winkler were enthusiastic about the script and the idea of Stallone playing the lead character, they were hesitant about having an unknown headline the film. Returning to Philadelphia, Donnie and a recovering Rocky both make their way up the Philadelphia Museum steps and look at the skyline. As Jergens declares Creed the winner by virtue of a split decision, Rocky and Adrian embrace and profess their love for each other, not caring about the outcome of the fight. City Commerce Director Dick Doran claimed that Stallone and Rocky had done more for the city's image than "anyone since Ben Franklin". Rocky is reluctant, but eventually agrees. People went absolutely crazy. In the second round, Rico hits Balboa with a headbutt, leaving a gash on his forehead. Chuck Wepner, a battling, bruising club fighter who had never made the big time, was having his shot. Rocky wants his eye to be cut due to heavy swelling from Apollo Creed's attack. Rihanna celebrated her first Golden Globe nomination on Twitter last month, writing in a tweet, "God be showin out! Rockys best pal and brother-in-law Paulie Pennino was played by actor Burt Young. Apollo fights instead, and the beating he takes from Drago ends with Apollo dying in Rocky's arms in the ring as Drago coldly watches. [30] David Shire (then-husband of Talia Shire) was the first to be offered the chance to compose the music for Rocky but had to turn it down because of prior commitments. In the final round, it starts out slow for both combatants. Rocky (8,357) 8.1 1 h 59 min 1976 X-Ray HDR UHD PG Sylvester Stallone triumphs as boxing's ultimate underdog Rocky Balboa in this box-office champ and 1976 Oscar (R)-winning Best Picture. In the meantime, Stallone's agents made a deal with Coleco to produce Rambo figures in order to compete with the G.I. With the help of Paulie and reunited long-time acquaintance Marie, Rocky begins to move on with his life and in the process restores his relationship with his only child, Robert. At the 88th Academy Awards, Stallone was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Creed, the film's only nomination. During his reign as world champion, he became a class hybrid fighter, possessing the qualities of an inside fighter, brawler, and swarmer. In a battle reminiscent of Apollo and Rocky's first fight, Donnie fights Conlan in Conlan's hometown of Liverpool and surprises almost everyone by going the distance and pushing Conlan to his limit. The original script had a darker tone: Mickey was portrayed as racist, and the script ended with Rocky throwing the fight after realizing he did not want to be part of the professional boxing world after all. [29], Bill Conti composed the musical score for Rocky. Watch Athletes Who Chose Acting Over Football, Watch 'Creed II' Cast on Knockout Soundtracks and Inspiring Scenes, Watch The Making of 'Rocky': Shooting in Philadelphia, Watch Dates in Movie & TV History: Jan. 1, 1976 - Rocky Fights Apollo Creed, During the big fight, the arena is clearly empty at times. Rocky Balboa is a struggling boxer trying to make the big time, working as a debt collector for a pittance. [31] Avildsen reached out to Conti without any studio help because of the film's relatively low budget. With such a condition, it would make it impossible for Rocky to continue boxing in any state. 36 on Empire Magazine's compilation of The 100 Greatest Movie Characters. 1818 East Tusculum Street, Kensington, North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He takes him into his life, and unbelievable adventures begin, and they wind up south of the border. [17], In November 2021, Dolph Lundgren revealed that there are developments for a film centered around his character Ivan Drago. It is the first installment in the Rocky franchise and co-stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. Balboa also appeared on the cover of the issue. Mickey dies after the fight, and former rival Apollo Creed steps in, training Rocky to fight in Creed's old style (in his old Los Angeles gym) and to use more guile and skill.

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