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Year of U.S. Release: 2006
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Milo Ventimiglia, Antonio Tarver, Burt Young, Jim Lampley, Larry Merchant, Max Kellerman.
Director: Sylvester Stallone Screenwriter(s): Sylvester Stallone Producer(s): Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler Ex. Producer(s): Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Prod. Company: Revolution Studios
Genre(s): Drama, Sports, Sequel U.S. Release Date: December 22, 2006 (Wide)
U.S. DVD Release Date: March 20, 2007
U.S. Box Office Total:
Rated for boxing violence and some language.
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In the film, Rocky has long since retired but is drawn back to the boxing ring one last time. On the way he is challenged by a powerful new champion, by personal tragedy and ultimately by himself.
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''Rocky Balboa'' is the next story in the saga of Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa, one of Hollywood's most beloved characters.
Long since retired, and with his beloved Adrian passed away and his grown son too busy to spend time with him, Philadelphia's favorite boxer is a lonely man. Running a small restaurant in his old neighborhood, Rocky passes the time by recounting stories of his glory days to his patrons.
To keep himself busy and in shape, he decides to step back into the ring against a few small-time boxers in local gyms. When an ESPN sports show runs a simulated fight between Balboa and the current champ, Mason "The Line" Dixon, Balboa wins, prompting a resurgence of interest in his illustrious career.
Presented with the opportunity to fight one last exhibition fight, Rocky accepts the challenge, despite the protests of his friends and family. Facing a powerful champion, personal tragedy and ultimately his own doubts, Rocky steps into the ring one last time to prove that he still has the heart of a champion.
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