ROCKY (1976) by and starring Sylvester Stallone epitomises American values. This classic sports drama is far more than just a boxing story. The title character Rocky Balboa, a small-town boxer from a humble background, shows how a strong will and honest endeavour can change your life. When Rocky gets the chance to fight the world champion Apollo Creed, he sets out to achieve the seemingly impossible: He wants to prove his worth by sticking it out to the end. His good intentions - discipline in training, renouncing distractions and believing in himself - are at the centre of his transformation. Rocky shows that success does not necessarily lie in winning, but in facing challenges and never giving up.
Director
John G. Avildsen
Producers
Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Cinematography
James Crabe
Editing
Richard Halsey, Scott Conrad
Music
Bill Conti
Cast
Silvester Stallone (Robert "Rocky" Balboa), Talia Shire (Adriana Pennino), Burt Young (Paulie Pennino), Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed)
