Rocky (1976, John G. Avildsen)

Film Details

Rating

Rank

257

Released

1976

Director

John G. Avildsen

Starring

Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith

Country

USA

Genres

Drama / Romance / Sports / Family

Language

English

Color

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