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Rocky II

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Rocky II
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PG,1hr 59min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1979
Director:
Sylvester Stallone
Distributor:
MGM
Starring:
Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young  ...more
Synopsis: By concentrating on character development with this first of several sequels to his Oscar-winning smash Rocky (1976), writer/director Sylvester Stallone earned critical praise that would desert him with the boxing saga's shallower subsequent chapters. Stallone returns as Rocky Balboa, a Philadelphia prize fighter enjoying his brief fame after nearly defeating world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). When Rocky is offered lucrative product endorsement opportunities, his limited education ... Full Synopsis
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Perry Seibert, AMG Review
Released in 1979, Rocky II arguably represents the beginning of '80s film. The original Rocky was a welcome turn from the nihilistic storylines that dominated early and mid-'70s American films. Sure, Rocky does not have such a fairy tale life that he wins the title, but he does accomplish his dream to go the distance with the champ, and he gets the woman of his (realistically modest) dreams. The film's ... Full Review
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Sylvester Stallone
Rocky Balboa
Talia Shire
Adrian
Burt Young
Paulie
Carl Weathers
Apollo Creed
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