Rocky (1976) Rocky
A sports drama written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, directed by John G. Avildsen. A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the world heavyweight championship. Made for barely a million dollars, the film became the highest-grossing picture of 1976 and won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Director | John G. Avildsen |
| Writer | Sylvester Stallone |
| Stars | Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith |
| Composer | Bill Conti |
| Cinematographer | James Crabe |
| Editor | Richard Halsey, Scott Conrad |
| Production Company | Chartoff-Winkler Productions |
| Distributor | United Artists |
| Budget | ~$1.1 million |
| Box Office | ~$225 million |
| Release Date | November 21, 1976 (limited), December 3, 1976 (wide) |
| Running Time | 119 minutes |
| Academy Awards | Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing |
Key Pages
- Plot Summary (Rocky)
- 40 Beats (Rocky)
- Cast and Characters (Rocky)
- Production History (Rocky)
- Themes and Analysis (Rocky)
- Critical Reception and Legacy (Rocky)
- Physical Media Releases (Rocky)
- Structure Graphics (Rocky)
Director & Crew
Cast
- Sylvester Stallone (Rocky)
- Talia Shire (Rocky)
- Burt Young (Rocky)
- Carl Weathers (Rocky)
- Burgess Meredith (Rocky)