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Rocky Balboa: the movie that put Sly back on top
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We take a look at the movie that put Sylvester Stallone back on top after a decade of flops - Rocky Balboa.
Rocky Balboa
- Theatrical - Wide 2006-12-20
- Cast Sylvester Stallone Burt Young Milo Ventimiglia Tony Burton James Kelly III Antonio Tarver Geraldine Hughes
- Directed by Sylvester Stallone
- Written by Sylvester Stallone
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The greatest underdog story of our time is back for one final round of the Academy Award-winning Rocky franchise. Former heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa steps out of retirement and back into the ring, putting himself against a new rival in a... See more dramatically different era. After a virtual boxing match declares Rocky Balboa the victor over current champion Mason “The Line” Dixon, the legendary fighter’s passion and spirit are reignited. But when his desire to fight in small, regional competitions is trumped by promoters calling for a rematch of the cyber-fight, Balboa must weigh the mental and physical risks of a high profile exhibition match against his need to be in the ring.
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Rocky Balboa: the movie that put Sly back on top
We take a look at the movie that put Sylvester Stallone back on top after a decade of flops - Rocky Balboa.
Posted 1 year ago
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