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Rocky I

BBC One
on BBC One London

starring Sylvester Stallone with Talia Shire, Burt Young, Burgess Meredith.
Rocky Balboa is a second-rate Philadelphia street fighter. Depressed and in a near penniless state, Rocky suddenly finds himself in the right place at the right time. Just before the World Heavyweight Championship fight, the leading contender is injured. The Champ decides to give a local boy a shot at the title and picks the unknown Rocky. The stage is set for the most famous fight in movie history - Apollo Creed versus the Italian Stallion.
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Contributors

Screenplay:
Sylvester Stallone
Producer:
Irwin Winkler
Producer:
Robert Chartoff
Director:
John G. Avlldsen
Rocky:
Sylvester Stallone
Adrian:
Talia Shire
Paulie:
Burt Young
Apollo Creed:
Carl Weathers
Mickey:
Burgess Meredith
Jergens:
Thayer David
Gazzo:
Joe Spinell
Mike:
Jimmy Gambina
Fight announcer:
Bill Baldwin
Cut man:
Al Salvani
Source: Radio Times

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