Rocky III

Guide Note

Rocky III is a 1982 action/drama written and directed by Sylvester Stallone. Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire lead the cast. Rocky III features Hulk Hogan and is the third sequel of the Rocky series.

Fast Facts

1. Release date: May 28, 1982
2. Director: Sylvester Stallone
3. Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone
4. Producers: Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler
5. Distributor: MGM Distribution Company
6. MPAA rating: PG
7. Genres: Action/adventure, drama
8. Run time: 99 minutes
9. Nominations: Best Song (Academy - 1982) and Best Original Song (Golden Globe - 1982)¹
10. Filming locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania²
11. U.S. box office: $125,049,125³

Plot Summary

After beating Apollo Creed, Rocky has enjoyed the praise and adoration of the masses. He had won the next ten title match and he thought he had nothing to prove anymore. But Clubber Lang, the number one contender for Rocky's title demands a match. Now, as Apollo Creed becoming his handler, Rocky has to face the challenger. Not only for the fame and title but most of all, for Mickey... his late friend and mentor.

Cast

• Sylvester Stallone: Character Name
• Talia Shire: Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino Balboa
• Burt Young: Paulie
• Carl Weathers: Apollo Creed
• Scan Mahalo:Items (if appropriate)

Related Pages on Mahalo

Sylvester Stallone | Carl Weathers | Rocky | Rocky II | Rocky IV | Over the Top | The Specialist

Categories