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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

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Hopeful

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