Rocky (1976)

Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!

Director:

John G. Avildsen

Stars:

Sylvester Stallone (Robert 'Rocky' Balboa), Talia Shire (Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino), Burt Young (Paulie Pennino), Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed), Burgess Meredith (Mickey Goldmill), Thayer David (George 'Miles' Jergens)