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Rocky (1976)

PG11/20/1976Drama2h

His whole life was a million-to-one shot.

Overview

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!

Top Billed Cast

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    Sylvester Stallone

    Robert 'Rocky' Balboa

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    Talia Shire

    Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

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    Burt Young

    Paulie Pennino

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    Carl Weathers

    Apollo Creed

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    Burgess Meredith

    Mickey Goldmill

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    Thayer David

    George 'Miles' Jergens

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    Joe Spinell

    Tony Gazzo

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    Jimmy Gambina

    Mike

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    Bill Baldwin

    Fight Announcer

Rocky is an inspiring story about an ordinary man who takes advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I do have to say, the movie has a rocky beginning, as the dialogue is pretty clunky and awkward at times. But after about twenty minutes, the movie really gets into its groove and had me locked in till the end. My favorite aspect of this film is the humanity it has; it takes a look at a big and intimidating fighter in Rocky and explores his emotions and insecurities. My favorite scene is when he lays in bed next to Adrian with the sudden realization that he cannot win this fight. It wa...