Rocky (1976)

Kernel Score: 88% · 8,467 ratings

Genres: Drama

Released: 1976-12-03

Runtime: 120 minutes

Overview

Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!

Director

John G. Avildsen

Cast

• Sylvester Stallone as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
• Talia Shire as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
• Burt Young as Paulie Pennino
• Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed
• Burgess Meredith as Mickey Goldmill
• Thayer David as George 'Miles' Jergens
• Joe Spinell as Tony Gazzo
• Jimmy Gambina as Mike
• Bill Baldwin as Fight Announcer
• Al Silvani as Cut Man