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Rocky (1976)

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Starring (View all)
Talia Shire Talia Shire
Adrian
Burt Young Burt Young
Paulie
Carl Weathers Carl Weathers
Apollo
Thayer David Thayer David
Jergens
Joe Spinell Joe Spinell
Gazzo


Written by
Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone
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One of the greatest movies of all time...

13 years, 4 months ago at Nov 5 15:29
2 votes
"Apollo Creed vs. the Italian Stallion. Sounds like a damn monster movie."

The Rocky series may have ultimately degenerated into a flashy, soulless boxing franchise, but this first instalment is unlike the majority of its follow-ups - it is a remarkable, heartfelt, inspirational sports drama and a poignant character study concerning the determination of one man. It's easy to dismiss... read more

Gonna Fly Nowwww....!!!!!

14 years, 11 months ago at Apr 16 5:18
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While I tend to agree with the general consensus that this movie shouldn't have beat out other films like All The President's Men or Taxi Driver for the Best Picture Oscar, I still consider it my favorite of the this particular year.
One of the reasons is just the nostalgic connection I have to this film. I remember watching this first installment of the Italian Stallion series as a child,... read more

Fantastic boxing classic!

13 years, 1 month ago at Feb 3 0:10
2 votes
Ok, I am going to begin this review by saying that when I first saw Rocky a few years back, I didn't really appreciate it for what it was and what it was trying to show to the viewers worldwide but now after re-watching it (as well as the rest of the sequels back-to-back which I hadn't seen before until just after I watched this one again), my eyes were opened to how awesome Rocky really is. I wil... read more
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Rocky Balboa is a struggling boxer trying to make the big time, working as a debt collector for a pittance. When heavyweight champion Apollo Creed visits Philadelphia, his managers want to set up an exhibition match between Creed and a struggling boxer, touting the fight as a chance for a nobody to become a somebody.
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