Rocky
50 Years of the Ultimate Underdog
Enjoy nearly 100 pages devoted to the Italian Stallion, from the creation of Sylvester Stallone’s brilliant script to his courageous decision to hold out for the lead role and on to the movie’s glorious win at the 1977 Academy Awards! The entire backstory of one of the greatest sports movies of all time is here, and no matter how well you think you know Philadelphia’s favorite underdog, there’s more to discover. Plus: An exclusive interview with Stallone and a peek at his deeply personal new memoir, The Steps!
Fifty Years of Rocky Highlights:
Sylvester Stallone Interview: Sly looks back on Rocky and shares how he relates to the character all these years later—and reveals whether there are more Rocky stories to tell.
The Steps : Read an excerpt from Stallone’s powerful new memoir detailing his early life and his struggles to get Rocky made.
Rocky Recaps: Learn intimate details about Rocky’s biggest allies, foes in the ring and the stories told in every movie in the franchise.
The Crew Behind the Scenes: In-depth explanations of the director, producers and musicians who helped make Rocky what it is.
Creed : Coverage of the modern trilogy focused on Apollo Creed’s son, played by Michael B. Jordan and also featuring Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky.
