Rocky · 1976
Rocky
Directed by John G. Avildsen2 hours7.8 / 10 (8,779 votes)
Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!
Cast
Sylvester StalloneRobert 'Rocky' Balboa
Talia ShireAdrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Burt YoungPaulie Pennino
Carl WeathersApollo Creed
Burgess MeredithMickey Goldmill
Thayer DavidGeorge 'Miles' Jergens
Joe SpinellTony Gazzo
Jimmy GambinaMike
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the cast of Rocky?
Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith and others.
Who directed Rocky?
Rocky was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Where does Rocky fit in the Rocky watch order?
It is the first film in the franchise, followed by Rocky II.