Rocky (1976)
Rocky is a 1976 drama movie directed by John G. Avildsen, with a running time of 2h. It stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire and Burt Young.
Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!
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What is Rocky about?
Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!
When was Rocky released?
Rocky was released on 3 December 1976.
How long is Rocky?
Rocky runs 2h.
Who made Rocky?
Rocky was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Where can I watch Rocky?
Rocky is available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, MGM+, Netflix and Philo.
Where to watch Rocky
Stream: AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, MGM+, Netflix, Philo
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home
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Cast
- Sylvester Stallone as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
- Talia Shire as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
- Burt Young as Paulie Pennino
- Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed
- Burgess Meredith as Mickey Goldmill
- Thayer David as George 'Miles' Jergens
- Joe Spinell as Tony Gazzo
- Jimmy Gambina as Mike
- Bill Baldwin as Fight Announcer
- Al Silvani as Cut Man
- George Memmoli as Ice Rink Attendant
- Jodi Letizia as Marie
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