40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

2020 "An unknown actor. An underrated director. The ultimate underdog film."

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7.2 | en | Documentary

Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.

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7.2 | en | Documentary

Synopsis

Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.

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Derek Wayne Johnson

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Sylvester Stallone

as Narrator/Self (archive footage)

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John G. Avildsen

as Self (archive footage)

[2022] Ammo for Shooting Clouds: John G. Avildsen Before Rocky [2020] 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic [2017] Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie [2017] John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs [2017] Frank Serpico [2015] The Real Miyagi [2011] The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance [2005] Make Your Own Damn Movie! [2005] The Way of The Karate Kid

Carl Weathers

as Self (archive footage)

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