WebRocky had its premiere in New York City on November 20, 1976, and was released in the United States on December 3, 1976. Rocky became the highest-grossing film of 1976, earning approximately $225 million worldwide.
WebDec 3, 1976 · Rocky: Directed by John G. Avildsen. With Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers. A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.
WebApr 28, 2013 · 10K. 2M views 10 years ago. Rocky is an American film directed by John G. Avildsen and both written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It tells the rags to riches American Dream story of Rocky...
WebA small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Rocky Balboa is a struggling boxer trying to make the big time, working as a debt collector for a pittance.
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“Rocky” opens in theaters | November 21, 1976 | HISTORY
WebNov 13, 2009 · November | 21. On November 21, 1976, Rocky, starring Sylvester Stallone as the underdog prizefighter Rocky Balboa, debuts in New York City. The movie, which opened in theaters across the...
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Rocky movie review & film summary (1976) | Roger Ebert
WebThe movie ventures into fantasy when the world heavyweight champion ( Carl Weathers, as a character with a certain similarity to Muhammad Ali) decides to schedule a New Year's Eve bout with a total unknown -- to prove that America is still a land of opportunity.
WebMar 1, 2024 · Rocky, American boxing film, released in 1976, that was the highest-grossing movie of that year, earning more than $117 million at the box office. It was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won three, including best picture, and made its writer and lead actor, Sylvester Stallone , a star.
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'Rocky' Original 1976 Movie Review - The Hollywood Reporter
WebNov 24, 2015 · On Nov. 21, 1976, Sylvester Stallone was vaulted to “the hottest new star” of the year with the debut of Rocky. The film, which claimed the best picture Oscar at the 49th Academy Awards,...
WebOverview. An uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight against the world heavyweight boxing champion. John G. Avildsen. Director. Sylvester Stallone. Screenplay. A review by GenerationofSwine. Written by GenerationofSwine on January 12, 2023.
WebWritten by and starring Sylvester Stallone in his breakout role, Rocky (1976) successfully took an old story of the life of a marginal prizefighter and turned this into a relatively new phenomenon of the time - a low-budget blockbuster.
