After Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) returns home from his latest triumph, he learns that all of his money has been lost by an unscrupulous financial advisor. To make matters worse, his fight related injuries force his retirement from the ring. So Rocky, his wife Adrian (Talia Shire) and his son Rocky Jr. (Sage Stallone) move to their old low-rent neighborhood in South Philadelphia. There Rocky must resolve the deep-rooted resentment held by his son, bitterness that grows when Rocky trains Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison), a young boxer who soon rises to national prominence. When Tommy turnes against his mentor and publicity taunts him, Rocky knows he must fight once more. "Climaxing in an amazing fight sequence unlike any other in the entire series, Rocky V brings the saga full circle. It's an inspiring film that "has the charm, heart, and thrill of the original" Dennis Cunnigham