Better films have been made about the world of sports, but for many ROCKY is
the sports movie. As drenched in sentiment as it is in sweat, as much love story as fight film, this classic tale of a tireless "bum" who makes good is one of the most uplifting films ever made. Set primarily in
working-class Philadelphia, it follows the fortunes of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a 30-year-old club fighter who earns his living as a collections man for a loan shark. His boxing career has hit bottom, but Rocky's love life is looking up. He clumsily but endearingly woos Adrian (Talia
Shire), the shy, repressed sister of Paulie (Burt Young), Rocky's friend who engin...
Released:
1976
Rated:
PG
Length:
119 mins