Rocky

Philadelphia streets, winter, a punching bag hangs. A small-time boxer faces a heavyweight champion, a chance to prove himself in the ring. It's a classic underdog story that still lands perfectly on a cold winter night.

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John G. Avildsen directed Rocky in 1976. See John G. Avildsen's full filmography, where to start with John G. Avildsen, or where to go after you've seen everything by John G. Avildsen.

Rocky was released in 1976 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 120 minutes.