Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.
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| Sylvester Stallone | ... |
Rocky Balboa
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| Talia Shire | ... |
Adrian
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| Burt Young | ... |
Paulie
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| Carl Weathers | ... |
Apollo Creed
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| Brigitte Nielsen | ... |
Ludmilla
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| Tony Burton | ... |
Duke
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| Michael Pataki | ... |
Nicoli Koloff
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| Dolph Lundgren | ... |
Ivan Drago
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| Stu Nahan | ... |
Commentator #1
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R.J. Adams | ... |
Sports Announcer
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| Al Bandiero | ... |
American Commentator #2
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Dominic Barto | ... |
Russian Government Official
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Danial Brown | ... |
Rocky Jr.'s Friend
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| James Brown | ... |
The Godfather of Soul
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Rose Mary Campos | ... |
Maid
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| Jack Carpenter | ... |
KGB Driver
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| Mark De Alessandro | ... |
Russian Cornerman
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Marty Denkin | ... |
Russian Referee
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Lou Fillipo | ... |
Las Vegas Referee
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James 'Cannonball' Green | ... |
Manuel Vega
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Dean Hammond | ... |
Interviewer
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Rocky Krakoff | ... |
Rocky Jr.
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Sergei Levin | ... |
Russian Ring Announcer
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Tony Maffatone | ... |
KGB Agent
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Sylvia Meals | ... |
Mrs. Creed
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Dwayne McGee | ... |
Limo Driver
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| LeRoy Neiman | ... |
Ring Announcer
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George Pipasik | ... |
Caretaker
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George Rogan | ... |
Igor Rimsky
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Barry Tompkins | ... |
American Commentator #1
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Commentator #2 in Las Vegas
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Robert Doornick | ... |
Sico the Robot (voice)
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Richard Blum | ... |
Reporter
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| Gerald Berns | ... |
Reporter
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Ray Glanzmann | ... |
Reporter
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| Julie Inouye | ... |
Reporter
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Patrick Pankhurst | ... |
Reporter
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Jean Thoreau | ... |
Reporter
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Jim Bullock | ... |
Reporter
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Frank D'Annibale | ... |
Reporter
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Rose Dursey | ... |
Reporter
(as Rose Dursy)
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| Richard Kelley | ... |
Reporter
(as Rick Kelley)
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Craig Schaefer | ... |
Reporter
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| Jeff Austin | ... |
Reporter
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Leslie Morris | ... |
Reporter
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Bob Giovane | ... |
Reporter
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| Julio Herzer | ... |
Reporter
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George Spaventa | ... |
Reporter
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Rolf Williams | ... |
Reporter
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Jim Hodge | ... |
Reporter
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David Lloyd Austin | ... |
Soviet Leader (uncredited)
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| Dan Bradford | ... |
Ringside Fight Scene Extra-Russian (uncredited)
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| Gabriel Campisi | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Roy Lewis Garton | ... |
Russian Peasant (uncredited)
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David Paul Hewitt White | ... |
Boxing Fan (uncredited)
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| Douglas Kidd | ... |
Russian Reveller (uncredited)
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Bobby Mardis | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Howard Maurer | ... |
Ringside Reporter (uncredited)
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| Burgess Meredith | ... |
Mickey Goldmill (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Robert Milicevic | ... |
Russian #12 (uncredited)
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| Mr. T | ... |
Clubber Lang (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Danny Nero | ... |
Videographer (uncredited)
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Jim Painter | ... |
Soviet Genetics Scientist (uncredited)
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Robert Prowse | ... |
Corner Man (uncredited)
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| Allan Rich | ... |
Commissioner (uncredited)
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Richard Rigby | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Richard Stewart Rigby | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Garth Shaw | ... |
Betacam Operator (uncredited)
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Frank Slaten | ... |
Drago's Bodyguard (uncredited)
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Jeffrey L. Tandy | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| James Thom | ... |
Russian Soldier (uncredited)
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| Connie Woods | ... |
Casino Camera Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sylvester Stallone | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Sylvester Stallone | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| James D. Brubaker | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Chartoff | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Arthur Chobanian | ... | executive producer |
| Irwin Winkler | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Vince DiCola | ... | (music composed by) |
Cinematography by
| Bill Butler | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John W. Wheeler | ... | film editor |
| Don Zimmerman | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Tim Board | ... | additional film editor (as Timothy N. Board) |
| Paul Cichocki | ... | apprentice editor |
| Barbara Gandolfo-Frady | ... | assistant editor (as Barbara Gandolfo) |
| Gregory M. Gerlich | ... | assistant editor (as Gregory Gerlich) |
| Ron Lambert | ... | color timer |
| Patrick Magee | ... | assistant editor (as Patrick W. Magee) |
| Martin November | ... | assistant editor (as Marty November) |
| Markus Schaub | ... | apprentice editor |
| James R. Symons | ... | montage editor (as James Symons) |
| Rosemarie Urioste | ... | apprentice editor |
| Michael Robison | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Amanda Mackey | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Bill Kenney | ... | (production designed by) |
Art Direction by
| William Ladd Skinner | ||
Set Decoration by
| Rick Gentz | ... | (as Rick T. Gentz) |
Costume Design by
| Tom Bronson | ||
Makeup Department
| Stephen Abrums | ... | makeup artist (as Steve Abrums) |
| Donna Bis | ... | hair stylist: Vancouver |
| Jayne Dancose | ... | makeup artist: Vancouver |
| Leonard Engelman | ... | makeup artist (as Leonard Engleman) |
| Barbara Lorenz | ... | hair stylist |
| Alan Scott | ... | hair stylist: Mr. Lundgren |
Production Management
| Mary Eilts | ... | production manager: Vancouver |
| JoAnn May-Pavey | ... | unit production manager (as Jo Ann May-Pavey) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Duncan Henderson | ... | first assistant director |
| Janet G. Knutsen | ... | second second assistant director (as Janet Knutsen) |
| Christopher Ryan | ... | second assistant director (as Chris Ryan) |
Art Department
| Louis S. Fleming | ... | property master (as Louis Fleming) |
| Bill Iiams | ... | construction foreman |
| Roger Irvin | ... | construction coordinator |
| Fred Lucky | ... | illustrator |
| Wayne McLaughlin | ... | property master: Vancouver |
| William Ladd Skinner | ... | assistant art director |
| Thom Wells | ... | construction coordinator: Vancouver (as Thomas Wells) |
| Marti Wright | ... | set decorator: Vancouver |
| Gary Clark | ... | head paint foreman (uncredited) |
| Stan Cockerell | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| David Fischer | ... | art director: Vancouver (uncredited) |
| William S. Maxwell III | ... | lead man (uncredited) |
| Michael W. Moore | ... | prop maker (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Mary Andrews | ... | adr editor |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Leslie Gaulin | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Gary S. Gerlich | ... | sound effects editor |
| William Gocke | ... | boom operator (as William F. Gocke) |
| Jay M. Harding | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael J. Kohut | ... | supervising re-recording mixer |
| Victoria Martin | ... | sound effects editor |
| Ray O'Reilly | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andrew Patterson | ... | adr editor (as Andy Patterson) |
| Aaron Rochin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Frank E. Warner | ... | supervising sound editor (as Frank Warner) |
| Charles M. Wilborn | ... | sound mixer (as Chuck Wilborn) |
| Bill Wylie | ... | sound effects editor (as William Wylie) |
| James D. Young | ... | music editor |
| Steve Bartlett | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| David Behle | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Marty Church | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| B.J. Clayden | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| David B. Cohn | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Robin Haskins | ... | re-recordist (uncredited) |
| Donald C. Rogers | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Dan Sharp | ... | sound re-recordist (uncredited) |
| Gordon Webb | ... | cable person (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| George Erschbamer | ... | special effects coordinator: Vancouver |
| Howard Jensen | ... | special effects |
| Michael Clifford | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Wilson Tang | ... | digital restoration remaster (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Robert Milicevic | ... | stunts |
| Mark De Alessandro | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) / stunt double: Sylvester Stallone (uncredited) |
| Gene LeBell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eric D. Andersen | ... | camera operator: Vancouver (as Eric Andersen) |
| Colin J. Campbell | ... | chief lighting technician (as Colin Campbell) |
| James R. Connell | ... | camera operator |
| John J. Connor | ... | camera operator |
| Robert Ennis | ... | camera operator: Vancouver (as Bob Ennis) |
| Walt Fraser | ... | second assistant cameraman |
| Dave Friedman | ... | still photographer |
| Michael Genne | ... | camera operator (as Michael A. Genne) |
| Jack N. Green | ... | camera operator: Vancouver (as John N. Green) |
| Robert Jason | ... | assistant lighting technician |
| T. Sano Kwong | ... | rigging grip |
| To Lee | ... | assistant camera |
| Philip Linzey | ... | camera operator: Vancouver (as Phil Linzey) |
| Tom D. May | ... | best boy |
| Paul Mindrup | ... | second assistant cameraman |
| Paul Murphey | ... | video engineer (as Paul J. Murphey) |
| Rod Parkhurst | ... | camera operator: Vancouver |
| Curtis Petersen | ... | assistant camera |
| Timothy Prince | ... | video engineer (as Tim Prince) |
| Ben Rusi | ... | key grip: Vancouver |
| James M. Sheppherd | ... | key grip (as Jim Sheppherd) |
| Brenton Spencer | ... | camera operator: Vancouver (as Brent Spencer) |
| Johnny Walker | ... | first assistant cameraman (as John M. Walker) |
| Tony Westman | ... | camera operator: Vancouver |
| Ron Williams | ... | gaffer: Vancouver |
| Kenneth Zunder | ... | first assistant cameraman |
| Mike Chevalier | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Roberto Contreras | ... | second assistant camera: Vancouver (uncredited) |
| Adam Glick | ... | rigger (uncredited) |
| Joseph Lederer | ... | still photographer: Vancouver (uncredited) |
| Bill Rustic | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Peter F. Woeste | ... | assistant camera: Vancouver (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Barbara Harris | ... | voice casting |
| Diane Schneier | ... | assistant: Amanda Mackey |
| Jaki Baskow | ... | las vegas casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Susan De Laval | ... | wardrobe head: Vancouver (as Susan Malloy) |
| Linda Henrikson | ... | costumer: women's |
| Murray Lantz | ... | costumer |
| Michael J. Long | ... | costumer: men's (as Michael Long) |
| Haleen K. Holt | ... | costume illustrator (uncredited) |
Location Management
| William Chartoff | ... | assistant location manager (as Billy Chartoff) |
| Robert H. Lemer | ... | location manager (as Robert Lemer) |
| Michael Roberts | ... | location auditor (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist |
| Bill Conti | ... | composer: original themes from "Rocky" |
| Vince DiCola | ... | score arranger / score producer |
| Ed Fruge | ... | score arranger (as Ed Frugé) / score producer (as Ed Frugé) |
| Robin Garb | ... | music supervisor |
| Jeremy Lubbock | ... | arranger: orchestrations / conductor: orchestrations |
| Terry 'Doc' Mahady | ... | additional orchestrations |
| Mark Torien | ... | musician |
| James D. Young | ... | music editor |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Tommy Johnson | ... | musician: tuba (uncredited) |
| Alan Kaplan | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Jim Self | ... | musician: tuba (uncredited) |
| Frederick Seykora | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Haim Shtrum | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Casey Young | ... | musical sound designer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Julie Pitkanen | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ed Arter | ... | transportation coordinator (as Edward Arter) |
| Peter Borkent | ... | transportation |
| Michael Brum | ... | transportation captain |
| George A. Grieve | ... | transportation coordinator: Vancouver (as George Grieve) |
| Celeste Martell | ... | cast driver |
Additional Crew
| Michèle Abitbol | ... | publicist: France |
| Laurie Allison | ... | production assistant |
| Dale Benson | ... | promotional coordinator |
| Marcei A. Brown | ... | production assistant (as Marcei Brubaker) |
| Susan J. Brubaker | ... | production assistant (as Susan Brubaker) |
| Kay Cole | ... | production assistant |
| Janet Crosby | ... | assistant to producer |
| Lee Faulkner | ... | product placement |
| Candice Field | ... | script supervisor: Vancouver |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | title designer |
| Richie Giachetti | ... | technical advisor (as Richard Giachetti) |
| Lori Imbler | ... | assistant to producer |
| Alexander Kaminer | ... | additional voices |
| Gerri Kuhn | ... | craft service: Vancouver (as Gerri Lee Kuhn) / first aid: Vancouver (as Gerri Lee Kuhn) |
| Susan Persily | ... | assistant: Sylvester Stallone |
| Janice Polley | ... | assistant to executive producers |
| Michael McKensie Pratt | ... | dance choreography |
| Rodney Sharpp | ... | production assistant |
| Sylvester Stallone | ... | boxing choreographer |
| Karen Stewart | ... | production coordinator: Vancouver |
| Chriss Strauss | ... | production coordinator |
| Bill Wells | ... | production consultant |
| Howard Blank | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Mady Manson Burza | ... | first assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Gabriel Campisi | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Lukia Czernin | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Richard De Witt | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Michael G. Kehoe | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Alan Ladd Jr. | ... | presenter (uncredited) |
| Fran Lucci | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Stan Rodarte | ... | stand-in: Sage Stalone and Jimmy Gambina (uncredited) |
| Ken Weikel | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Richard H. Bryan | ... | special thanks: Governor, State of Nevada |
| Robert H. Kovoloff | ... | special thanks: Associated Film Promotions |
| Dianne Neufeld | ... | special thanks: The British Columbia Film Promotion Office (as Diane Neufeld) |
| Jane Oliver | ... | this film is dedicated to the enduring memory of |
| Tony Papa | ... | musical special thanks |
| Casey Young | ... | musical special thanks |
Production Companies
- United Artists (presents)
- Chartoff-Winkler Productions (A Robert Chartoff-Irwin Winkler Production)
Distributors
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1985) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1985) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1986) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1986) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1986) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1986) (United States) (video) (CED VideoDisc)
- Scanvideo (1986) (Finland) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (Australia) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- United Artists Corporation (1987) (India) (theatrical)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- CBS (1988) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1993) (Finland) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (1995) (Argentina) (VHS) (Rocky Collection)
- Warner Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- VideoVisa (1996) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm print)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1998) (Finland) (tv)
- Varus Video (Russia) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- FS Film (2004) (Finland) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2005) (Mexico) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2007) (Argentina) (DVD) (6-disc Rocky Anthology)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (The Undisputed Collection)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (The Undisputed Collection)
- Blu Shine (2010) (Argentina) (Blu-ray) (video)
- FS Film (2010) (Finland) (Blu-ray)
- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (2011) (Argentina) (DVD) (6-disc Rocky: The Complete Saga)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2014) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Heavyweight Collection)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (Heavyweight Collection)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (40th Anniversary Collection)
- Nelonen (2015) (Finland) (tv)
- Hero (2016) (Finland) (tv)
- ITV 1 (2018) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- ITV4 (2018) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- TV6 (2020) (Estonia) (tv)
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (reprint for MGM)
- Fathom Events (2021) (United States) (theatrical) (ultimate director's cut)
- Park Circus (2021) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- HBO Max (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Studio Distribution Services (SDS) (2023) (United States) (Ultra HD Blu-ray) (through) (Knockout Collection)
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2023) (United States) (Ultra HD Blu-ray) (Knockout Collection)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2012) (Brazil) (Blu-ray)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (Brazil) (DVD)
- Nine Network Australia (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Pluto TV (2023) (United States) (video)
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2023) (Germany) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (Finland) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- I.A.T.S.E. Local 667 (sincere appreciation to)
- Scotti Bros. Records (soundtrack album on)
- CBS Records (soundtrack album distributed by)
- Province of BC, Ministry of Tourism, Film Promotion Office (special thanks to)
- Nevada Motion Picture Division (special thanks to)
- Yamaha (special thanks to)
- Telex Communications (special thanks to)
- Ricoh Company (special thanks to)
- Rabena Belts and Wallets (special thanks to)
- Trans World Airlines (TWA) (special thanks to)
- Quinton Instrument Company (special thanks to)
- Baskin Robbins (special thanks to)
- NEC (special thanks to)
- Izod (special thanks to)
- Pepsi-Cola Company (special thanks to)
- Parker Pens (special thanks to)
- Cybex International (special thanks to)
- Biocycle (special thanks to)
- USA Cable Network (special thanks to)
- Bulgari (special thanks to)
- York Barbell (special thanks to)
- Huffy Bicycles (special thanks to)
- Jhane Barnes (special thanks to: sweaters by)
- Tumi (special thanks to: luggage)
- Hugo Boss (special thanks to: clothing & sportswear)
- Tomy Corporation (special thanks to)
- Stroh's Brewery (special thanks to)
- Breco's Leathers (special thanks to)
- Church's Chicken (special thanks to)
- Knudsen (special thanks to)
- Sony (special thanks to)
- Adidas (special thanks to)
- Tuf-Wear (special thanks to)
- Victor Company of Japan (JVC) (special thanks to)
- Nissan Motor (special thanks to)
- Heartrate Incorp. (special thanks to: Versaclimber by)
- Diamonds on Rodeo (special thanks to)
- Time (used with permission of: reference to SPORTS ILLUSTRATED cover)
- Associated Film Promotion (special thanks to)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Goldman & Associates (extras casting)
- Inter Video (24 frame video services)
- Intrada (complete score) (2010)
- MTI Film (restoration services)
- United Artists (copyright)
- William F. White International (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Rocky Balboa accompanies his friend Apollo Creed to the ring in a boxing match against a Russian Boxer named Ivan Drago. Drago is too strong for Creed, and unfortunately kills him in his match. Balboa blames himself for Creed's death and is determined to defeat Drago in a boxing match. He gains the help of Creed's former manager, Duke and travels to U.S.S.R. to take on Drago. Written by Film_Fan |
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| Taglines | He's facing the ultimate challenge. And fighting for his life. [UK] See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $30,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $19,991,537, 01 Dec 1985 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $300,400,000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sylvester Stallone decided that for the shooting of the fight, he and Dolph Lundgren should hit one another for real, so as to increase the intensity of the scene. After doing three takes of Rocky taking shots to ribs, Stallone felt a burning in his chest, but ignored it. Later that night, he had difficulty breathing and was taken to a nearby emergency room. It was discovered that his blood pressure was over 200, and he had to be flown on a low-altitude flight from Vancouver, Canada to St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, where he remained in intensive care for four days. What had happened was that Lundgren had punched him so hard in the chest, Stallone's heart had slammed up against his breastbone and began to swell, cutting off the blood supply and restricting the oxygen flow throughout the body. . However, when asked about whether or not it really happened while answering a series of fan questions in a 2021 interview with the Guardian, Lundgren claimed to have no recollection of the incident. "I don't know," he said. "[Stallone] keeps talking about it, so maybe he's right. He did go to the hospital, but I don't know whether it was my punches or the fact that he was so overworked as the director, actor and writer. We shot those 15 rounds over two or three weeks, eight or 12 hours a day, so you're throwing thousands of punches. If you don't connect, it looks a bit fake, but it doesn't mean you want to hurt the other guy. But there were no hard feelings." He went on to explain that stand-ins and stunt doubles were rarely used, and that he has performed the majority of his own stunts and fight scenes--but that this has changed in more recent years. "Back in the day, you had to do it all yourself: Rocky IV, The Punisher, Masters of the Universe, all the Expendables," he said. "I've jumped from a motorcycle to a truck; dangerous things I would never do now. Staying physically fit over the years has been nice. There aren't many actors who can stay physically fit for a long time. Part of the game is trying to look fit, at least." See more » |
| Goofs | At the end of the Drago/Rocky Bout... Rocky gives a speech where he says, "Today there are 2 people killing each other but I guess it's better than 20 Million people". The Russian translator however translates this as "It's better than 20 Million Dollars". (Theatrical cut only, as the "dollar" mistake was cut out of the director's cut) See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited from Rocky (1976). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Eye Of The Tiger See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Only Rocky film that doesn't start with the "scrolling Rocky" logo. See more » |
| Quotes |
Duke:
All right. What's happening out there? Rocky: He's winning... I see three of him out there! Paulie: Hit the one in the middle. Duke: Right! Hit the one in the middle. See more » |