"The greatest challenge"

1982

1h 39m

6.9(4279 votes)

Drama

Overview

After an intense fight with Clubber Lang and the death of his trainer Mickey, Rocky Balboa is left devastated. Former rival Apollo Creed steps in to help Balboa get back his fighting spirit.

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59 members

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Sylvester Stallone

Robert 'Rocky' Balboa

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Talia Shire

Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

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Burt Young

Paulie Pennino

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Carl Weathers

Apollo Creed

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Mr. T

Clubber Lang

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Burgess Meredith

Mickey Goldmill

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Tony Burton

Tony 'Duke' Evers

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Hulk Hogan

Thunderlips

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Ina Fried

Robert 'Rocky' Balboa Jr.

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Al Silvani

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Wally Taylor

Clubber Lang's Manager

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Jim Hill

Sportscaster

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Don Sherman

Andy

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Dennis James

Wrestling commentator 1

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Jim Healy

Wrestling commentator 2

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Ray Gedeon

Wrestling Referee

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Gene Crane

Mayor

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Stu Nahan

Title Rematch Commentator

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Bill Baldwin

Title Rematch Commentator

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Jimmy Lennon Sr.

Title Announcer

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Marty Denkin

Title Referee

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John David Morris

Doctor

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Lou Fillipo

Rematch Referee

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Jeff Temkin

Rematch Ring Announcer

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Mario Machado

Interviewer

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Tony Hernández

Himself

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Frank Stallone Jr.

Singer / Opponent

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Philmore Berger

Rabbi

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Big Yank

Sparring Partner

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François André

Clubber's Cornerman

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Eddie Smith

Clubber's Cornerman

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Chino 'Fats' Williams

Derelict

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LeRoy Neiman

Special Appearance

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Bob Minor

Challenger

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Clifford Strong

Challenger

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Crew

Julius LeFlore

Challenger

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Jason Felice

Challenger

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Tony Brubaker

Challenger

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Rex Pierson

Challenger

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Ray Notaro Jr.

Challenger

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Crew

Charles A. Tamburro

Challenger

Sound

Carey Lindley

Challenger

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Jophery C. Brown

Challenger

Crew

Gilbert B. Combs

Challenger

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David Cadiente

Opponent

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Roger Braxton

Opponent

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J.D. Smith

Opponent

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Tom Lupo

Opponent

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Melvin Jones

Opponent

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Alex Brown

Opponent

Directing

David R. Ellis

Opponent

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George O'Mara

Opponent

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Clarke Coleman

Police

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Billy Hank Hooker

Police

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Mickey Gilbert

Police

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Fred Waugh

Police

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James M. Halty

Police

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Sasha Stallone

Woman in Gym (uncredited)

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Directing

Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog (voice)

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