Rocky III
Rocky III is a 1982 American sports drama film written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. The film is the sequel to Rocky II (1979) and the third installment in the Rocky film series. It also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. In the film, Rocky Balboa faces stiff competition from Clubber Lang, a powerful new contender, and turns to his old adversary Apollo Creed for training after the death of his manager and friend Mickey Goldmill.
Plot
In 1981, five years after winning the world heavyweight championship against Apollo Creed, Rocky Balboa has had a string of ten successful title defenses. His fame, wealth, and celebrity profile have increased, leading him to participate in an exhibition charity event against professional wrestler Thunderlips. Rocky's manager, Mickey Goldmill, worriedly eyes a young and powerful contender rapidly rising through the ranks, James "Clubber" Lang. While unveiling a statue of himself at the stairway by the Philadelphia Museum of Art just prior to announcing his retirement, Rocky is publicly challenged by Lang, now the number-one contender. Lang accuses Rocky of intentionally accepting challenges from lesser opponents and even makes a sexually suggestive comment toward Rocky's wife Adrian. A furious Rocky accepts Lang's challenge on the spot. However, Mickey initially wants no part of it.
More details
author | Sylvester Stallone |
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contentLocation | Los Angeles New York City |
director | Sylvester Stallone |
editor | Don Zimmerman Mark Warner |
events | boxing |
genre | drama |
keywords | american flag apollo creed batter beat clubber lang creed dressing room haunt heart attack heavyweight champion intentionally taking a beating from lang james clubber lang madison square garden oil painting paint rebuild rocky balboa rocky steps rope-a-dope run spectrum stairway by the philadelphia museum of art string taunt train unveil win |
musicBy | Bill Conti |
nomination | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star |
producer | Irwin Winkler Robert Chartoff |
productionCompany | Chartoff-Winkler Productions United Artists |
publisher | MGM/UA Entertainment Co. |
recordedAt | Las Vegas Valley Los Angeles New York City Philadelphia Santa Monica |
theme | professional wrestling sequel |