ROCKY II (1979)

MORGAN'S RATING

Rocky Balboa is a little known boxer who was given a shot at the heavyweight champ, Apollo Creed. Having done much better than anyone expected, Creed demands a rematch, embarresed by his inability to dominate the "amateur" Balboa. After his fight with Apollo Creed, Rocky decides to live a peaceful life with his wife Adrian. Unfortunately, he soon runs out of money, so he is forced to accept Creed's offer for a rematch.

Sylvester Stallone (Rocky Balboa), Talia Shire (Adrian), Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed), Burgess Meredith (Mickey), Tony Burton (Apollo's Trainer), Joe Spinell (Gazzo), Leonard Gaines (Agent), Sylvia Meals (Mary Ann Creed), Frank McRae (Meat Foreman), Al Salvani (Cut Man), John Pleshette (Director), Stu Nahan (Announcer), Bill Baldwin Sr. (Commentator), Jerry Ziesmer (Salesman), Paul Micale (Father Carmine), Frank Stallone (Singer), Tony Munafo (Boxer).

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FACTS

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

RELEASE DATE: January 1st, 1979 (USA)

DIRECTOR: Sylvester Stallone.

WRITER: Sylvester Stallone.

BOX OFFICE RESULT: $71.2 million (USA) - Followed by three sequels: Rocky III (1982), Rocky IV (1985) and Rocky V (1990).

PRODUCERS: Robert Charoff and Irwin Winkler.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Arthur Chobanian.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Michael S. Glick.

ORIGINAL MUSIC: Bill Conti.

CRITICAL COMMENT

DISTRIBUTOR: MGM/UA

"Officially a sequel, this slightly silly film is more of a rehash, but the climatic bout (and buildup to it) hits home." -- Leonard Maltin

QUOTES

Interviewer: Do you have a criminal record? Rocky: Nothin' worth braggin' about.

(To Apollo, about a rematch with Rocky) Duke: He's all wrong for us, baby. I saw you beat that man like I never saw no man get beat before, and the man kept coming after you. Now we don't need no man like that in our lives.

Rocky: It's Apollo Mickey: Who were you expecting Rocky: I was hoping he wouldn't show.

Gazo: Hey Rock, you ever though about investing in condominiums? Rocky: Condominiums? I never use 'em.