Rocky II 1979

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After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian but can't put his life together outside the ring, while Creed seeks a rematch to restore his reputation. Soon enough, the "Master of Disaster" and the "Italian Stallion" are set on a collision course for a climactic battle that is brutal and unforgettable.

Sylvester Stallone

as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa

Talia Shire

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Burt Young

as Paulie Pennino

Carl Weathers

as Apollo Creed

Burgess Meredith

as Mickey Goldmill

Tony Burton

as Tony 'Duke' Evers

Joe Spinell

as Tony Gazzo

Leonard Gaines

as Agent

Sylvia Meals

as Mary Anne Creed

Frank McRae

as Meat Foreman (uncredited)

Director:

Sylvester Stallone

Writer:

Sylvester Stallone

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

1979 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

119 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Rocky II

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa

Talia Shire

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Burt Young

as Paulie Pennino

Carl Weathers

as Apollo Creed

Burgess Meredith

as Mickey Goldmill

Tony Burton

as Tony 'Duke' Evers

Joe Spinell

as Tony Gazzo

Leonard Gaines

as Agent

Sylvia Meals

as Mary Anne Creed

Frank McRae

as Meat Foreman (uncredited)

Al Silvani

as Cutman (uncredited)

John Pleshette

as Director (uncredited)

Stu Nahan

as Announcer (uncredited)

Bill Baldwin

as Commentator (uncredited)

Jerry Ziesmer

as Salesman (uncredited)

Paul Micale

as Father Carmine (uncredited)

Earl Montgomery

as Employment Manager (uncredited)

Herb Nanas

as Employment Manager (uncredited)

Stuart K. Robinson

as Johnny (uncredited)

Frank Stallone Jr.

as Singer (uncredited)

Charles "Honi" Coles

as Singer (uncredited)

Doug Flor

as Singer (uncredited)

Robert Kondyra

as Singer (uncredited)

James Zazzarino

as Singer (uncredited)

Eddie 'El Annimal' Lopez

as Fighter (uncredited)

Taurean Blacque

as Lawyer (uncredited)

James J. Casino

as Chink's Manager (uncredited)

Shaka Cumbuka

as Cornerman (uncredited)

Roberto Durán

as Fighter (uncredited)

Lou Fillipo

as Referee (uncredited)

Ruth Ann Flynn

as Jewelry Sales Lady (uncredited)

Linda Grey

as Agent (uncredited)

Grainger Hines

as Emergency Room Aide (uncredited)

Garrie Kelly

as White Hunter (uncredited)

Ava Lazar

as White Hunter (uncredited)

Joseph Letizia

as Car Salesman (uncredited)

René Le Vant

as Young Lugger (uncredited)

Tawny Little

as Reporter (uncredited)

Paul McCrane

as Young Patient (uncredited)

Sonny Melendrez

as Reporter (uncredited)

Tony Munafo

as Boxer (uncredited)

Brent Musburger

as Reporter (uncredited)

Ed Ness

as Timekeeper (uncredited)

Fred Pinkard

as Lawyer (uncredited)

Jane Marla Robbins

as Gloria (uncredited)

Hank Rolike

as Cornerman (uncredited)

David L. Ross

as Reporter (uncredited)

Fran Ryan

as Adrian's Nurse (uncredited)

Whitney Rydbeck

as Sound Man (uncredited)

Shepherd Sanders

as Employment Manager (uncredited)

Jeff Temkin

as Ring Announcer (uncredited)

Allan Warnick

as Makeup Man (uncredited)

Charles Winkler

as Camera Assistant (uncredited)

James Zaza

as Emergency Room Reporter (uncredited)

Samuel Davis

as Apollo's Bodyguard (uncredited)

Rutanya Alda

as Doctor Cooper (uncredited)

Seargeoh Stallone

as Rocky Balboa Jr. (uncredited)

Butkus Stallone

as Dog (uncredited)

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