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1982 · 100 min · PG

Rocky III

Directed by Sylvester Stallone · Drama, Action

Rocky III (1982) is a Drama film, directed by Sylvester Stallone set in Philadelphia and Los Angeles during the 1980s. It runs 100 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a hopeful and tense tone. Themes of grief & loss and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Bill Conti
Cinematography
Wilmer Butler
Cast
Sylvester StalloneTalia ShireBurt YoungCarl WeathersMr. TBurgess MeredithTony BurtonHulk Hogan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
PhiladelphiaLos Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
Grief & LossFriendship
Tone
HopefulTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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