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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

An unknown actor. An underrated director. The ultimate underdog film.

20207.50h 30m

Overview

Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.

Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson
Produced by Emmett James, Derek Wayne Johnson
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Top Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

Narrator/Self (archive footage)

John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen

Self (archive footage)

Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers

Self (archive footage)

Talia Shire

Talia Shire

Self (archive footage)

Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

Self (archive footage)

Burt Young

Burt Young

Self (archive footage)

Joe Spinell

Joe Spinell

Self (archive footage)

Thayer David

Thayer David

Self (archive footage)

Tony Burton

Tony Burton

Self (archive footage)

Bill Conti

Bill Conti

Self (archive footage)

Themes & Keywords

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About 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic is a documentary film released in 2020 exploring themes of behind the scenes, making of, anniversary, boxing. Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson, it stars Sylvester Stallone, John G. Avildsen, Carl Weathers. Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.

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