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Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Rocky
1976
***
Director: John G. Avildsen
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Burgess Meredith

Sylvester Stallone gives one his better performances in this crowd-pleasing tale of a second-rate boxer who gets the chance of a lifetime. This mediocre drama was scripted by Stallone, and it won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director. Followed by five sequels.