Rocky 1976 Movie To Impossible
Be warned.Sylvester Stallone, who had a role in "The Lords of Flatbush," another "sleeper" that never quite measured up as a hit, both wrote the original screenplay and plays the title role. Yet the sort of highpowered publicity (most of it free, it seems) that's been attending the birth of "Rocky" must, in turn, subject the movie to impossible expectations that can boomerang. As a former head of Paramount Pictures said to me with some irritation at the time "Gatsby" came out, movies shouldn't be penalized for being effectively promoted. Rent 4.99.NOT SINCE "The Great Gatsby" two years ago has any film come into town more absurdly oversold than "Rocky," the sentimental little slum movie that opened yesterday at the Cinema II. Overview System Requirements Related.
His brother composed one of the film's songs and appears briefly, as does his father, while his dog, a cheerful mastiff named Butkus, plays Rocky's dog. Stallone is all over "Rocky" to such an extent it begins to look like a vanity production. Avildsen ("Joe," "Save the Tiger"), Mr.
Weathers is no actor doesn't help things, though there are some very good actors in other supporting roles, and they don't help in any significant way. It's not good enough to be libelous, though by making the Alilike fighter such a dope, the film explores areas of latent racism that just may not be all that latent.That Mr. He is given a chance to fight the heavyweight champion of the world, a black fighter named Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), modeled on Muhammad Ali so superficially as to be an almost criminal waste of character.
She's so good, in fact, that she almost gives weight to Mr. She's a real actress, genuinely touching and funny as an incipient spinster who comes late to sexual life. Coppola's sister who made brief, effective appearances in the two "Godfather" films.
This film has been rated PG.Rocky. At the Cinema II Theater, Third Avenue near 60th Street. Running time: 121 minutes. Avildsen screenplay by Sylvester Stallone produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff executive producer, Gene Kirkwood director of photography, James Crabe editor, Richard Halsey music, Bill Conti distributed by United Artists. Avildsen, written by and starring Sylvester Stallone.ROCKY, directed by John G. A notable observation is that this low-budget film was positioned between two early 'blockbusters' - Spielbergs Jaws (1975) and Lucas Star Wars (1977).Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film that won the Oscar for Best Picture, directed by John G.
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