The Making of Rocky II (1979)

The Making of Rocky II (1979)

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In Rocky II (1979), the underdog boxer Rocky Balboa tries to settle into a normal life after his near-miracle fight with Apollo Creed, but fame and money quickly slip away as he struggles to find work and support his new wife, Adrian. Meanwhile, Apollo, humiliated by critics who call the first fight a fluke, pressures Rocky into a rematch. Despite Adrian’s initial fears, a medical scare and her later encouragement reignite Rocky’s determination. Trained once again by Mickey, Rocky pushes himself harder than ever, culminating in a brutal, emotional fight where he finally defeats Apollo Creed by a split decision — proving to himself, Adrian, and the world that he truly is a champion.

Directed by Sylvester Stallone
Written by Sylvester Stallone
Produced by Irwin Winkler & Robert Chartoff
Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
Talia Shire as Adrian
Burt Young as Paulie
Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith as Mickey
Cinematography by Bill Butler
Edited by Danford B. Greene, Stanford C. Allen & Janice Hampton
Music by Bill Conti
Production company: Chartoff-Winkler Productions
Distributed by United Artists

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