40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

Where to Watch 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020) (Legally)

An unknown actor. An underrated director. The ultimate underdog film.
Jun 9, 2020 US 30 min
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Documentary
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

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Expect a Documentary blend, with a runtime close to 30 minutes.

Top billed names include Sylvester Stallone, John G. Avildsen, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire.

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Topics & keywords

behind the scenes, making of, anniversary, boxing

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
as Narrator/Self (archive footage)
John G. Avildsen
John G. Avildsen
as Self (archive footage)
Carl Weathers
Carl Weathers
as Self (archive footage)
Talia Shire
Talia Shire
as Self (archive footage)
Burgess Meredith
Burgess Meredith
as Self (archive footage)
Burt Young
Burt Young
as Self (archive footage)
Joe Spinell
Joe Spinell
as Self (archive footage)
Thayer David
Thayer David
as Self (archive footage)
Tony Burton
Tony Burton
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Conti
Bill Conti
as Self (archive footage)