Rocky. 1976.
A small time amateur boxer gets a chance to fight the champion and earn self respect.
With a script written in 3 days, minimal resources and low budget turned this film into a masterpiece of drama and sport with some laughter, but shows those who are at the bottom can rise overnight. Sly Stallone stars as the young boxer given a chance to face champion Apollo Creed played by Carl Weathers.
Stallone plays a good part as Rocky and gives out a terrific performance as the young amateur boxer and mob boss collector, Talia Shire plays the shy quiet pet store worker Adrian and Burt young as the older drunken brother Paulie who Rocky takes under his wing. Burgess Meredith plays the old crooner trainer Mickey who doesn't believe Rocky can't face the champ and still pushes him.
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