Rocky (1976)

Name: Rocky
Director: John G. Avildsen
Genre: Drama
Released: 1976
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Thayer David

Film · Drama

A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the world heavyweight title and trains to prove he can go the distance. Sylvester Stallone wrote the film and starred as Rocky Balboa, launching a long-running franchise.

Released1976

TypeFilm

GenreDrama

DirectorJohn G. Avildsen

Box office$117 million

StarringSylvester Stallone, a scrappy Philadelphia club boxer given an unlikely shot at the world heavyweight title

Also featuresThayer David as George 'Miles' Jergens

Where to watch in the UK

Rent: Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten TV, Apple TV, Sky Store · Buy: Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten TV, Apple TV, Sky Store

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