A winner

Rating: 7/10 (29 January 2007)

From director John G. Avildsen comes a very good story of down and out fighter "Rocky" Balboa, who, against the odds, takes the world champ, Apollo Creed, fifteen rounds; something never before achieved. This film made Sylvester Stallone the household name he is today; forever synonymous as he is with the lead character.
Writing as well as playing the lead role, Sylvester Stallone dispenses with razzmatazz and delivers the goods from the heart. Talia Shire (as Adrienne) and Burgess Meredith (as Mickey) are very good indeed, while Burt Young and Carl Weathers lend support. An honest and believable movie, this Best Picture (1976) is a winner!
Sunday, February 10, 1991 - Video