“Why do you want to fight?” “Because I can’t sing or dance!” 🥊 Has it really truly been 50 years?! Yes it has! The very first Rocky movie opened in December 1976. It became a major box office hit before going on to win Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Editing at the Oscars in 1977. Fathom brings it back to theaters this November for another round on the big screen. “The film that inspired a nation. Audiences cheered this American success story of an ‘everyman’ triumphing over all odds. As the boxer Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) comes out swinging with heart, humor and unforgettable power as he ‘goes the distance’ against World Heavyweight Champion Apollo Creed in this unforgettable film!” Sly Stallone stars in this with Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed, Talia Shire as “Adrian”, Burt Young as Paulie, and Burgess Meredith as Mickey. This is also timed with the release of the upcoming I Play Rocky movie, a fictionalized version of the making of this original film and how they pulled off a tiny miracle filming it. This OG Philly sports movie is a genuine classic! Always fun to watch, still inspiring, still entertaining. Rocky will live on forever & ever.
A few official trailers for the 50th Anniversary re-release of Avildsen & Stallone’s Rocky, from YouTube:
“Back in theaters worldwide, in a knock out 4K restoration.” Struggling Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) has a chance to become a somebody when heavyweight champion Apollo Creed come up with the Bicentennial gimmick of fighting a sure-ringer & easily winning the bout himself. But someone forgot to tell Rocky, who trains earnestly. And in the climactic fight sequence, the “Italian Stallion” gets his wish: to go the distance…against all the odds! Rocky is directed by prolific American filmmaker John G. Avildsen, his 10th film at the time after making W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975) and before making Slow Dancing in the Big City (1978). The screenplay is written by Sylvester Stallone. Produced by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler. The film initially opened in theaters December 1976, earning a massive $225 million at the box office during its run. Fathom Entertainment will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Rocky with special screenings from November 7th-11th, 2026 this fall. For info + tickets visit their official site.
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