This David Lean film is referred to in cafe talk conversation with the director mistakenly stated as being the director of 'Blue Velvet' which was directed by David Lean.
'Rocky' is the nick-name of the film's central character Francis who does not like to be called by his birth name. He is seen thoughout the film boxing with boxing gloves. There is a mention of the 'Rocky' movie(s).
The film is referred to in cafe talk conversation mentioning actor Dennis Hopper but accidentally stating the director is David lean instead of David Lynch ; Characters plan to open a cafe named after this movie, and a 'Blue Velvet' cafe is seen throughout the movie.