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1979 · 119 min · PG

Rocky II

Directed by Sylvester Stallone · Drama, Action

Rocky II (1979) is a Drama film, directed by Sylvester Stallone set during the 1970s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a hopeful and tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Bill Conti
Cinematography
Wilmer Butler
Cast
Sylvester StalloneTalia ShireBurt YoungCarl WeathersBurgess MeredithTony BurtonJoe SpinellLeonard Gaines

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
HopefulTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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