Description
It's the film that inspired a Nation and won Oscars® for Best Picture and Best Director! Audiences everywhere cheered this American success story of an "everyman" triumphing over all odds. As boxer Rocky Balboa (in a screenplay written by the 'Italian Stallion' himself), Sylvestor Stallone comes out swinging with heart, humour and unforgettable power. Rocky is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere, but as fate would have it, Word Heavyweight Champion Apollo Creed (
Carl Weathers) chooses him to be his next opponent. For Creed, the match is little more than an exhibition, but for Rocky it's a shot at the big time. While preparing for the bout under the watchful eye of his trainer (
Burgess Meredith), Rocky romances Adrian (
Talia Shire), a shy young woman who exposes the tenderness beneath his tough exterior. Their love blossoms as the fight approaches, giving Rocky even more strength and purpose to "go the distance" against his brutal adversary. Featuring a dynamic musical score, a thrilling fight sequence and four Oscar®-nominated performances, this rousing crowd-pleaser will send spirits soaring. Fighting for love, glory and self-respect, Rocky® scores an exultant knockout!
Details
Released: Wed 5 Mar 2003
Catalogue Number: 16214SDW
Rating: 
Region: 4 - Suitable for Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America, Central America, Pacific Islands and Caribbean
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- Actors: Burgess Meredith, Talia Shire, Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers, Burt Young
- Director: John G. Avildsen
- Distributor: Fox Home Entertainment
- Studio: United Artists
- Feature:
- Main Menu Audio & Animation
- Audio Commentary: John Avildsen (Director) et al
- Featurette: Video Commentary (Sylvester Stallone)
- Featurette-Behind The Scenes
- Featurette: Tribute To Burgess Meredith
- Featurette: Tribute To James Crabe
- Teaser Trailer
- Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer: Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V
- TV Spots: 3
- Easter Egg: Rocky Meets Stallone
- Audio:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1
- English Audio Commentary Dolby Digital 2.0 surround-encoded
- English
- French
- Subtitles: English for the Hearing Impaired, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Portuguese, Greek, Turkish, Polish, Hungarian, Hebrew
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Discs: 1
- Format: PAL
- Fullscreen: Auto
- Layers: 2
- Release Year: 1976
- Sides: 1
- Transfer Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Availability
Estimated despatch 5-10 days after ordering.