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Rocky III (1982)

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User Rating: 6.0/10 (24,573 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Sylvester Stallone
Writer:
Sylvester Stallone (written by)
Release Date:
28 May 1982 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Drama | Sport more
Tagline:
A Fighter. A Lover. A Legend. The Greatest Challenge. more
Plot:
When Rocky is defeated by a brutal challenger, Apollo Creed offers to retrain him in order to regain his fighting spirit. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 6 nominations more
User Comments:
a change of direction for Rocky more

Cast

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Additional Details

Runtime:
99 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track | Dolby
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Trivia:
The montage features Rocky on "The Muppet Show" (1976). That is actually a real episode that Sylvester Stallone was the guest star of on January 9, 1979. For this movie, Jim Henson dubbed in Rocky's name during Kermit's introduction. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Before the final fight, the crowd scenes contain the picture boards of Rocky and Apollo in the background, making it obvious that it is the same crowd footage from Rocky II (1979). more
Quotes:
Rocky Balboa: What are you doing? I wanna fight this guy.
Mickey: Well, you got him. But you'll fight him without me.
Rocky Balboa: What are you saying?
Mickey: It's finished. Yes, I'm finished. I don't want no more of this. I don't want no more of it! You understand? None of it! It's over with!
[Mickey walks away from the crowd in frustration]
Clubber Lang: [Calling to Adrian; Smooth talks] Hey, Woman. Hey, Woman! Listen here. Since your old man ain't got no heart, maybe you like to see a real man. I bet you stay up late every night dreamin' you had a real man, don't ya? I'll tell you what. Bring your pretty little self over to my apartment tonight, and I'll show you a real man.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Atomic Brain (#6.18)" (1993) more
Soundtrack:
Pushin more

FAQ

Why did Rocky lose to Clubber Lang in their first match together?
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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful:-
a change of direction for Rocky, 4 January 2007
10/10
Author: slightlymad22 from United Kingdom

For a series as long running as the Rocky movies, it's only natural for there to be the occasional need for a breath of fresh air - a fresh perspective on a tried and tested formula. a fresh rethink was called for by creator/writer and star Sylvester Stallone despite the previous film's box office success.

for my money this is clearly the most entertaining of the Rocky films due to its perfect pacing and well-choreographed matches. Stallone is at his best when playing Rocky--it is his vision and his creation--and, despite what Hollywood wants us to think, he is not a bad director either.

From the supercharged "Eye of the Tiger" opening this film just does not let up. All of the cast are great, none more so than Stallone himself. The scene of Mickey's death after Rocky's destruction at the hands of Clubber Lang is brilliant-But the Masterstroke here lies in making Apollo a far more central character after Mickey's death. all of this and I still haven't even mentioned CLUBBER! Mr .T is perfect as Clubber Lang a great adversary for Rocky and the power and intensity his character displays in the ring is ferocious. I still say Mike Tyson stole Clubber Lnag's act!!The second fight between Rocky and Clubber is just breathtaking, the pace of the fight is electric, some of the camera work makes you feel like you are literally in the ring with these two warriors.

This movie is a must for anyone with the slightest interest in being entertained!!

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