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1976 · 120 min · PG

Rocky

Directed by John G. Avildsen · Drama

Rocky (1976) is a Drama film, directed by John G. Avildsen set in Philadelphia during the 1970s, in winter. It runs 120 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a hopeful tone. Themes of love & longing and redemption run throughout.

Composer
Bill Conti
Cinematography
James Crabe
Cast
Sylvester StalloneTalia ShireBurt YoungCarl WeathersBurgess MeredithThayer DavidJoe SpinellJimmy Gambina

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Philadelphia
Setting
Urban
When
1970s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
Love & LongingRedemption
Tone
Hopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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