Rocky

A slightly dimwitted amateur boxer from Philadelphia's tough neighborhood gets a surprise shot at fighting for the heavyweight championship, while at the same time he finds love in the arms of a shy, reclusive girl who works in the local pet store.

Directed by
John G. Avildsen

Cast
Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa
Talia Shire - Adrian
Burt Young - Paulie
Carl Weathers - Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith - Mickey
Thayer David - Jergens
Joe Spinell - Gazzo
Joe Frazier - Special Guest Appearance
Jimmy Gambina - Mike

Production Co.
United Artists
Chartoff-Winkler Productions

Produced by
Gene Kirkwood
Irwin Winkler
Robert Chartoff

Studio
United Artists

Writer
Sylvester Stallone

Music
Bill Conti