Rocky II (1979)
Rocky II (1979)
Plot.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Sylvester Stallone
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa / Screenplay / Director
Talia Shire
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Burt Young
Paulie Pennino
Carl Weathers
Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith
Mickey Goldmill
Tony Burton
Tony 'Duke' Evers
Joe Spinell
Tony Gazzo
Leonard Gaines
Agent
Sylvia Meals
Mary Anne Creed
Frank McRae
Meat Foreman (uncredited)
Al Silvani
Cutman (uncredited)
John Pleshette
Director (uncredited)
Stu Nahan
Announcer (uncredited)
Bill Baldwin
Commentator (uncredited)
Jerry Ziesmer
Salesman (uncredited) / First Assistant Director
Paul Micale
Father Carmine (uncredited)
Earl Montgomery
Employment Manager (uncredited)
Herb Nanas
Employment Manager (uncredited)
Stuart K. Robinson
Johnny (uncredited)
Frank Stallone Jr.
Singer (uncredited)
Charles 'Honi' Coles
Singer (uncredited)
Doug Flor
Singer (uncredited)
Robert Kondyra
Singer (uncredited)
James Zazzarino
Singer (uncredited)
Eddie 'El Annimal' Lopez
Fighter (uncredited)
Taurean Blacque
Lawyer (uncredited)
James J. Casino
Chink's Manager (uncredited)
Shaka Cumbuka
Cornerman (uncredited)
Roberto Durán
Fighter (uncredited)
Lou Fillipo
Referee (uncredited)
Ruth Ann Flynn
Jewelry Sales Lady (uncredited)
Linda Grey
Agent (uncredited)
Grainger Hines
Emergency Room Aide (uncredited)
Garrie Kelly
White Hunter (uncredited)
Ava Lazar
White Hunter (uncredited)
Joseph Letizia
Car Salesman (uncredited)
René Le Vant
Young Lugger (uncredited)
Tawny Little
Reporter (uncredited)
Paul McCrane
Young Patient (uncredited)
Sonny Melendrez
Reporter (uncredited)
Tony Munafo
Boxer (uncredited)
Brent Musburger
Reporter (uncredited)
Ed Ness
Timekeeper (uncredited)
Fred Pinkard
Lawyer (uncredited)
Jane Marla Robbins
Gloria (uncredited)
Hank Rolike
Cornerman (uncredited)
David L. Ross
Reporter (uncredited)
Fran Ryan
Adrian's Nurse (uncredited)
Whitney Rydbeck
Sound Man (uncredited)
Shepherd Sanders
Employment Manager (uncredited)
Jeff Temkin
Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Allan Warnick
Makeup Man (uncredited)
Charles Winkler
Camera Assistant (uncredited)
James Zaza
Emergency Room Reporter (uncredited)
Samuel Davis
Apollo's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Rutanya Alda
Doctor Cooper (uncredited)
Seargeoh Stallone
Rocky Balboa Jr. (uncredited)
Ed Baer
Set Decoration
Richard Berger
Art Direction
Bill Butler
Director of Photography
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Stanford C. Allen
Editor
Janice Hampton
Editor
Jimmy Nickerson
Stunt Coordinator
Tom Bronson
Costume Design
Joe Tuley
Music Editor
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Philip Goldblat
Makeup Artist
Sandy Berke Jordan
Costume Design
Jean Burt Reilly
Hairstylist
Frank E. Warner
Supervising Sound Effects Editor
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Peter R. Romero
Assistant Art Director
George Hill
Key Grip
Arthur Chobanian
Associate Producer
Garrett Brown
Steadicam Operator
Colin J. Campbell
Gaffer
Donah Bassett
Negative Cutter
Russell McEntyre
Transportation Coordinator
Bill Dietz
Property Master
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 15, 1979
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 59m
Content RatingPG
Budget$7,000,000
Box Office$85,200,000
Filming LocationsLos Angeles, United States of America · Philadelphia, United States
Genres
Wiki.
Rocky II is a 1979 American sports drama film written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. The film is the sequel to Rocky (1976) and the second installment in the Rocky film series. It also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), struggling to adjust to his newfound fame and family life, finds himself in a rematch fiercely demanded by Apollo Creed (Weathers).
Development of Rocky II began in 1977, after Stallone completed the screenplay. United Artists was reluctant to allow Stallone to direct after John G. Avildsen, the director of the first film, was unable to return. Stallone was eventually hired after refusing to allow the film to be made without him as director, and the returns of the rest of the cast was secured soon thereafter. Principal photography commenced in 1978, with filming held primarily on location in Philadelphia, during which Stallone sustained several injuries.
Rocky II was theatrically released in the United States by United Artists on June 15, 1979. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its characterization, finale, and Stallone's performance. It grossed $200 million worldwide and $85 million in North America, making it the third highest-grossing film of 1979 domestically and the second highest-grossing film worldwide. The sequel, Rocky III, was released in 1982.