"[32], The main theme song, "Gonna Fly Now", made it to number one on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 list for one week (from July2 to July8, 1977) and the American Film Institute placed it 58th on its AFI's 100 Years100 Songs. Directors John G. Avildsen Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young Genres Drama, Sports Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages English Wanting to train in the old-school style, Donnie moves in with Rocky, staying in Paulie's former room. It has been ranked by numerous publications as one of the greatest films of all time, as well as one of the most iconic sports film ever made. Rocky (1976) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. They challenge him to a title fight called "Lettin' it Go in Tokyo." A few years later, he meets Adonis Creed, the illegitimate son of his old friend, Apollo Creed, who asks him to come train him. [67], In 2015, The Hollywood Reporter polled hundreds of Academy members, asking them to re-vote on past controversial decisions. After Rocky goes the distance with heavyweight champ Apollo Creed he is forced too retire due to injuries. Robert "Rocky" Balboa was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 6, 1945. In 2007, a Rocky statue was erected in the Serbian village of itiste. 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. 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. Visibly proud of Tommy, Rocky is surprised that Tommy credited his success to Duke instead of Rocky. As Adrian and Robert tend to him, Rocky tells Adrian that she was right. [57] In January 2016, Stallone won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Creed. Rocky became the highest-grossing film of 1976, earning approximately $225 million worldwide. Edit . The original film (Rocky) was written by Stallone and directed by John G. Avildsen, and was followed by the sequels Rocky II (1979), Rocky III (1982), Rocky IV (1985), Rocky V (1990), and Rocky Balboa (2006), all of which were written and directed by Stallone, except for Rocky V (1990), for which director John G. Avildsen was brought back, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. 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. In the end, Rocky's superior stamina and determination to win perseveres and defeats the heavily favored Russian in the fifteenth round. 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. It entered a complicated production process after Stallone refused to allow the film to be made without him in the lead role; United Artists eventually agreed to cast Stallone after he rejected a six figure deal for the film rights. He received critical acclaim for his performance in the first movie, earning Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations. He takes him into his life, and unbelievable adventures begin, and they wind up south of the border. Inspired by the simulation and feeling he still has some issues to deal with ("stuff in the basement"), Rocky decides to return to the ring and applies to renew his boxing license. Reluctantly retired from fighting, Rocky takes charge of Mickey's gym and agrees to train a young protg who's hungry for success. Movies. ", On January 1, 1976, at the Philadelphia Spectrum, Rocky has his match with Creed, who did not take the fight seriously during training. Rocky asks Adrian, "Did we ever leave this place?". Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts. Three years later, Rocky is visited at Adrian's by Donnie Creed (Michael B. Jordan) Apollo's illegitimate son, who grew up serving time at a juvenile detention center in Los Angeles. [76], During the 1996 Summer Olympics torch relay, Philadelphia native Dawn Staley was chosen to run up the museum steps. This encouraged him to take up boxing. 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While ABC refused at first, Winkler said he was able to use his status as one of its biggest stars at the time to convince them to sell the rights back. Now living completely alone again, Rocky cannot come to terms with present-day living and constantly thinks about the past. , WRAL anchor/reporter. The first common misconception about Rocky, and something that's almost inevitable when you put a half-naked Stallone with boxing gloves on the cover is that it's a fighting movie. Tommy regrets being Rocky's protg, drives off in a huff, and leaves him for good. Mickey has basically called Rocky a POS in front of the entire gym. @goldenglobes.". Unavailable on Basic with ads plan due to licensing restrictions. Menu. Donnie meets Rocky at Adrian's restaurant and requests him to train him, but Rocky is reluctant to come back to the sport of boxing after his brain damage and a one-off comeback. When the match begins, it appears to be as lopsided as everyone predicted, with Dixon's speed allowing him to dominate Rocky at will, knocking him down twice early on. Oscar Voters Today Would Make 'Brokeback Mountain' Best Picture Over 'Crash', "Sylvester Stallone Reveals 'Rocky' Sequel and Prequel Are in Development", "E! In the rematch, Rocky outboxes Lang, tiring the stronger fighter out and eventually knocking him out in the third round. The two have a son, Robert Balboa Jr., who unlike his father goes by Robert. Rocky Balboa was named the 7th greatest movie hero by the American Film Institute on their 100 Years 100 Heroes and Villains list. Rocky confronts Tommy and challenges him by saying "you knocked him down, why don't you try knocking me down?". [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. However, he is informed five weeks from the fight date that his scheduled opponent Mac Lee Green is unable to compete due to an injured hand. [19][20] The announcement of the spin-off movie, was met with criticism by franchise creator, Stallone. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. The tide turns when Dixon injures his hand while punching Rocky. Rocky (1976) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In a fit of rage, Rocky throws his motorcycle helmet at the statue and takes off until he visits Mickey's now-abandoned gym. The musical premiered in Hamburg, Germany in October 2012. Just as Robert joins the crowd, Rocky breaks free from Tommy's grip and performs a reversal that sends Tommy spiraling into a pile of trash cans. However, after helping Adonis conquer Viktor Drago, Rocky decides to visit his son in Vancouver where they finally begin to reconcile and meets his grandson, Logan, who bears a striking resemblance to Adrian. Along with his old trainer, Tony "Duke" Evers, Creed offers to train Rocky for a rematch against Lang, taking Rocky to Los Angeles. Rocky is no longer depressed and broke, and is doing far better than he was in years prior. Rocky meets with promoter George Jergens assuming that Creed is seeking local sparring partners. [56] In Steven J. Schneider's 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, Schneider says the film is "often overlooked as schmaltz". Though Rocky passes the required physical with flying colors, the licensing committee denies his application, citing his advanced age and their moral duty to protect him from himself. Unable to live on the low pay of club fights, and being unable to find work anywhere else, Rocky got a job as a collector for Tony Gazzo, the local loan shark, just to make ends meet. He runs a small but rather successful restaurant called 'Adrian's', named after his wife who died of ovarian cancer four years prior. 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. While helping Donnie train, Rocky learns he has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. [21] Following Stallone's response, Lundgren stated that he immediately reached out to his friend, explaining that when the project had been presented to him he had been informed that Stallone would be involved as a producer, as well as appearing in the movie; the actor further stated that the project isn't officially green-lit yet. Once returning home, Rocky goes to say goodnight to his son, Robert Jr., but when Rocky goes downstairs, he overhears Adrian and Paulie arguing, which turns out to be a dramatic life-changing situation. After deep thought, Rocky finally agrees to take Donnie as his new protg. Rocky Mountain Everywhere Be part of a 360 degree athletic program that will get you on the playing fields, in the mountains and anywhere else you can dream of. The Rocky character is immortalised with a bronze statue erected near the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art recalling the famous scene from the original Rocky movie. To all this, I injected doses of my own personal life, of my frustration at not getting anywhere. These qualities, in concert, helped land him a high percentage of KO victories over the course of his career. In July 2019, Stallone said in an interview that there have been ongoing discussions about a prequel to the original film based on the life of a young Rocky Balboa. [citation needed]. As both fighters head to the alley, Duke tries to persuade Tommy to not fight a street fighter, but Tommy squares upon him, saying that he does not own him and wants his respect. He felt in his mind that Rocky was primarily a feature film, and he did not see it as being translated for cable, so there was a big bone of contention."[4][5]. Shortly after, Paulie passes away and his relationship with his son becomes strained due to Robert distancing himself from any contact with him. [64][65], In 2008, Rocky was chosen by British film magazine Empire as one of The 500 Greatest Movies of All Time. The half-carcasses of cattle hang throughout ("sides of beef"), and Rocky angrily punches one. [8] By October of the same year, Jordan entered early negotiations to be the film's director in addition to his starring role. Rocky is now 73 years old. Rocky Balboa is a struggling boxer trying to make the big time, working as a debt collector for a pittance. Movies. [2] It is the sequel to Rocky III (1982) and is the fourth installment in the Rocky franchise. In the press, commentators dismiss Rocky's chances and the merits of the fight, assuming that it will be one-sided due to Rocky's age, despite their original excitement with Rocky's return to the ring, and their doubts regarding Dixon's ability. Because he takes more punches than he throws, it is easy to overlook his incredible punching power. He eventually wins over the foreign crowd with his display of courage and determination, and he knocks Drago out with seconds left in the final round. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. Rocky almost wins the fight but loses in a split decision just like the first film. In the second round, Creed continues to be brutally beaten by Drago, falling limp in the ring and dying. With Rocky's back turned, Tommy sucker punches him and starts attacking some of the bystanders on the side. Creed III is scheduled to be released on March 3, 2023. Marvel ran a retraction in the third issue of the limited-run series indicating that the character was not, and never had been, a part of G.I. Rocky responds to this with an impassioned speech of his own and the committee change their minds to renew his license. The pair welcomed a son together in May 2022, PEOPLE confirmed at the time. The neighborhood's cheer is then silenced by Duke as he tries to sarcastically commend Rocky. 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Soon after proving himself, even with a split decision loss to Apollo Creed, Rocky expects the good life to follow. As a result, he publicly taunts Rocky into a rematch, for which Rocky trains once again with Mickey. Paulie insults Tommy back and is sucker-punched by Tommy. Hasbro, who was working on a toy prototype[15] at the time, decided to end negotiations at that point. Rocky Mountain Everywhere Be part of a 360 degree athletic program that will get you on the playing fields, in the mountains and anywhere else you can dream of. Donnie notices an old picture of Rocky and his son, Robert (an actual picture of Sylvester Stallone and a young Sage Stallone), Rocky reveals that Robert had moved to Vancouver with his girlfriend, because of the difficulties he faced trying to be independent in Philadelphia, but does check on his father every now and then. An episode of ESPN's program, Then and Now, airs featuring a computer-simulated fight between Rocky (in his prime) and the current champion, Mason "The Line" Dixon (Antonio Tarver). Rihanna celebrated her first Golden Globe nomination on Twitter last month, writing in a tweet, "God be showin out! Unwilling to go bankrupt, Rocky decides to participate in a few more fights, including the one against Union Cane, but Adrian demands that Rocky should see a doctor first. Days after his initial offer, Rocky recommends him to his friend, Pete Sporino (Ritchie Coster), who currently runs Mighty Mick's Gym. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), an uneducated, small-time club fighter and debt collector gets an unlikely shot at the world heavyweight championship held by Apollo Creed (Weathers). He takes him into his life, and unbelievable adventures begin, and they wind up south of the border. A Broadway musical was written by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics and music), with the book by Thomas Meehan, based on the film. Rockys best pal and brother-in-law Paulie Pennino was played by actor Burt Young. [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. An adamant Duke reminds Tommy that if he loses this, he will terminate their association. [85], This article is about the 1976 film. Paulie unknowingly had Rocky sign a power of attorney over to Rocky's investment accountant, who had embezzled and squandered all of his money on real estate deals gone sour. Upon hearing the news, Stallone begged Winkler not to let ABC change writers, so Winkler went back to the executives and offered to return the money in exchange for the rights. The rematch is set for Thanksgiving. Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. For the film franchise, see, However, despite Rocky's Italian ethnicity, the surname Balboa (, Rocco Francis "Rocky Marciano" Marchegiano, National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor, Roberto 'Manos de Piedra (Hands of Stone)' Durn, absorb a multitude of the hardest hits without falling, Galician-speaking town in northwestern Spain, "Golden Globes: Sylvester Stallone wins by a knockout", "Round One With Sylvester Stallone Q&A!! Rocky IV. Returning to Philadelphia, Donnie and a recovering Rocky both make their way up the Philadelphia Museum steps and look at the skyline. Rocky received positive reviews at the time of its release. As the final bell sounds, with both fighters embracing each other, they promise each other there will be no rematch. Mickey reveals that his career never got anywhere because he did not have a manager and he does not want the same thing to happen to Rocky. That changes the context altogether, it means that sure he has fighting on his mind but has other personal issues that are demonstrated throughout the movie. Unavailable on Basic with ads plan due to licensing restrictions. [43] Overseas, Rocky grossed $107million, for a worldwide box office total of $225million. The now-pregnant Adrian goes into preterm labor on the job due to stress and slips into a coma after giving birth to her first child, Robert Jr. May 6, 2014 - Blu-ray re-release with an all new 4K remaster and the previous special features of the old release. It also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, Brigitte Nielsen, and Dolph Lundgren. [2] It is the sequel to Rocky III (1982) and is the fourth installment in the Rocky franchise. Rocky decides to watch Donnie and Viktor's match, where he watches Viktor pummel Donnie repeatedly. His only remaining asset is the now-closed Mickey's Gym, which had been willed by Mickey to Robert, making it virtually untouchable by the IRS. named the "Rocky Steps" scene number 13 on its 101 Most Awesome Moments in Entertainment list. He stated that Amazon's new inclusion in the franchise, is responsible for the progress of the project.[17]. When Rocky leaves for home that night, he sees a young girl named Marie hanging around a bad crowd and walks her home. Rocky begins to build a romantic relationship with Adrian Pennino, who is working part-time at the J&M Tropical Fish pet shop. Mickey tells him that Apollo is ready for him (if he continues using his right) and so towards the end of the round, he does indeed lead with his left. Instead of training at Mighty Mick's Gym, Rocky takes Donnie to train at the Front Street Gym, where he surprises Donnie with a corner team and apparel. Fighting with a style very reminiscent of Creed's own boxing technique mixed with his own style, Rocky wins the rematch against Lang by K.O., dodging and absorbing Lang's best blows and still standing, regaining his world heavyweight title. He is a natural boxer who won 32 of 34 bouts while serving in the US Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959. Donnie balks at first, wanting to forge his own legacy, but he eventually agrees. For the operating system, see, Learn how and when to remove this template message, AFI's 100 Years 100 Heroes and Villains, AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition), 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic, "Librarian Adds 25 Titles to Film Preservation List: National Film Registry 2006", "Chuck Wepner finally recognized for 'Rocky' fame", "Marciano's career mark unique but flawed? Film series producer, Irwin Winkler however, is said to be hesitant in making a television series with concerns regarding how the story would translate to television. I have always seen him as a 20th Century gladiator in a pair of sneakers. Balboa's best attribute is without question his near-superhuman ability to absorb a multitude of the hardest hits without falling an attribute he often employs on purpose to wear down his opponents, sacrificing defensive strategy to land his own punches. But as the fight progressed, this miracle unfolded. Before the match, pandemonium erupts backstage, with Lang shoving Mickey out of the way during a trash-talk exchange of words with Rocky, causing Mickey to suffer from cardiac arrest. [73] This version had a one-night limited theatrical release on November 11, 2021 and was additionally released in digital formats the following day.[74]. [10], At the time, Film Artists Management Enterprises (FAME), a joint venture between Hollywood talent agents Craig T. Rumar and Larry Kubik, represented Stallone. The first film begins on November 25, 1975, in the slums of the Kensington section of Philadelphia. Diana Lewis, then a news anchor in Los Angeles and later in Detroit, has a minor scene as a TV news reporter. The documentary features Stallone narrating behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the film. Humbled and worried, Creed takes Rocky more seriously for the rest of the fight, though his ego never fully fades. Jergens announces over the loudspeaker that the fight was "the greatest exhibition of guts and stamina in the history of the ring", and Rocky calls out repeatedly for Adrian, who runs down and comes into the ring. The film received critical acclaim toward Stallone's writing, performance and the story; among other accolades, it received ten Academy Award nominations and won three, including Best Picture. Joe. [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. With such a condition, it would make it impossible for Rocky to continue boxing in any state. Apollo, with internal bleeding and a broken rib, struggles to breathe. People went absolutely crazy. He is initially unwilling to undergo chemotherapy because it wasn't enough to save Adrian from ovarian cancer. Paulie becomes jealous of Rocky's success, but Rocky placates him by agreeing to advertise the meat packing business where Paulie works as part of the upcoming fight. Rocky and its theme song have become a pop-cultural phenomenon and an important part of 1970s American popular culture spawning a film series as well as a series of video games and merchandise. After doing a string of test ordered by the doctors at the emergency room, Rocky is diagnosed with an early case of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, making him confront his own mortality. Rocky doesn't join Donnie's celebration, saying that it's "his time," and watches in contentment from outside the ring. 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