Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
Production
The ice rink scene shot without permits, real Philly locals as extras.
Acting
Stallone's raw vulnerability discussing his desperation pre-fame.
Director
Derek Wayne Johnson
Sylvester Stallone
Narrator/Self (archive footage)
John G. Avildsen
Self (archive footage)
Carl Weathers
Self (archive footage)
Talia Shire
Self (archive footage)
Burgess Meredith
Self (archive footage)
Burt Young
Self (archive footage)
Joe Spinell
Self (archive footage)
Thayer David
Self (archive footage)
Tony Burton
Self (archive footage)
Bill Conti
Self (archive footage)
Robert Chartoff
Self (archive footage)
Frank Stallone Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Frank Stallone Sr.
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Gambina
Self (archive footage)
Jack Nicholson
Self (archive footage)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The famous run up the Art Museum steps was filmed in one take because they couldn't afford to close the location again.
This documentary's release coincided with Creed II, quietly reminding audiences that Stallone still owned this mythology—just as he was preparing to pass the torch.
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