Rocky

Released Year: 1976

Certificate: U

Runtime: 120 minutes

Genre: Drama, Sport

IMDB Rating:

Meta Score: 70

Director: John G. Avildsen

Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

No of Votes: 518546

Gross: 117235247

Overview: A small-time boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight a heavy-weight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.

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