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The real Rocky
Title
The real Rocky [videorecording] / ESPN Films presents a Mike Tollin Production ; director, Jeff Feuerzeig ; producer, Gary Cohen, Matt McDonald.
Published
[United States] : ESPN Home Entertainment : Distributed by Team Marketing, [2012]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (51 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Title from container.
Originally aired on television in 2011.
Special features: director's statement ; deleted scenes.
Editor, Chris Perkel ; music, Woody Jackson.
Summary
Uncover the story of the 'Real Rocky', Chuck Wepner, the man who went almost the full fifteen rounds with Ali in 1975 to inspire the Oscar-winning movie. A former New Jersey State Heavyweight Champion, Wepner took abuse from Sonny Liston, got his nose broken by Muhammad Ali, and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write 'Rocky', which won three Academy Awards. Wepner was left out of the 'Rocky' glory, and his career took a strange turn as he worked to stay in the spotlight.
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 31, 2021
Series
ESPN films
Credits
Editor, Chris Perkel ; music, Woody Jackson.
Cast
Sylvester Stallone, Muhammad Ali, Chuck Wepner, Jerry Izenberg.
System details note
DVD, region 1.
Audience
TV PG.
Videorecording number
TM0787 Team Marketing
Subjects
Genre/Form
Biographies.
Nonfiction television programs.
Sports television programs.
Sports television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Also listed under
ESPN Films (Firm)
ESPN Home Entertainment.
Team Marketing (Firm)
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