A gritty urban odyssey where a weary underdog finds his soul in the ring. The heavy scent of sweat and raw eggs meets a triumphant sprint up stone steps toward the Philadelphia dawn.
Rocky
"His whole life was a million-to-one shot."
Director:
John G. Avildsen
Cast:
Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith
Drama
Budget:
$1,000,000
Box Office:
$225,253,184
Rocky - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Frank Stallone's Cameo
Sylvester Stallone's brother, Frank, appears as one of the street corner singers (the group singing 'Take You Back') in the neighborhood scenes.
The Stallone Family Photos
The photos of Rocky as a child shown in his apartment are actual childhood photos of Sylvester Stallone.
Joe Frazier Cameo
Real-life heavyweight champion Joe Frazier makes a cameo appearance as himself, introduced in the ring before the final fight.