1976 · 120 min · PG

Rocky

Name: Rocky
Genre: Drama
Released: 1976
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith

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.

Themes of coming of age, redemption, and identity 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

Setting

When

Season

Premise & themes

Themes

Coming Of AgeRedemptionIdentity

Tone

Hopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

Pure Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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