Rocky III (1982)
Rocky III (1982)
Plot.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Sylvester Stallone
Rocky Balboa
Talia Shire
Adrian
Burt Young
Paulie
Carl Weathers
Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith
Mickey Goldmill
Tony Burton
Duke
Mr. T
Clubber Lang
Hulk Hogan
Thunderlips
Ina Fried
Rocky Jr.
Al Silvani
Al
Wally Taylor
Clubber Lang's Manager
Jim Hill
Sportscaster
Don Sherman
Andy
Dennis James
Wrestling commentator 1
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Jim Healy
Wrestling commentator 2
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Bill Conti
Composer
Ray Gedeon
Wrestling Referee
Bill Butler
Cinematographer
Gene Crane
Mayor
Stu Nahan
Title Rematch Commentator
Mark Warner
Editor
Bill Baldwin
Title Rematch Commentator
Don Zimmerman
Editor
Jimmy Lennon Sr.
Title Announcer
Rhonda Young
CastingDirector
Marty Denkin
Title Referee
William J. Cassidy
ProductionDesigner
John David Morris
Doctor
Lou Fillipo
Rematch Referee
Jeff Temkin
Rematch Ring Announcer
Mario Machado
Interviewer
Tony Hernández
Himself
Frank Stallone Jr.
Singer / Opponent
Philmore Berger
Rabbi
Big Yank
Sparring Partner
François André
Clubber's Cornerman
Eddie Smith
Clubber's Cornerman
Chino 'Fats' Williams
Derelict
LeRoy Neiman
Special Appearance
Bob Minor
Challenger
Clifford Strong
Challenger
Julius LeFlore
Challenger
Jason Felice
Challenger
Tony Brubaker
Challenger / Stunts
Rex Pierson
Challenger
Ray Notaro Jr.
Challenger
Charles A. Tamburro
Challenger
Carey Lindley
Challenger
Jophery C. Brown
Challenger
Gilbert B. Combs
Challenger
David Cadiente
Opponent
Roger Braxton
Opponent
J.D. Smith
Opponent
Tom Lupo
Opponent
Melvin Jones
Opponent
Alex Brown
Opponent
David R. Ellis
Opponent
George O'Mara
Opponent
Clarke Coleman
Police
Billy Hank Hooker
Police
Mickey Gilbert
Police
Fred Waugh
Police
James M. Halty
Police
Sasha Stallone
Woman in Gym (uncredited)
Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog (voice)
James D. Brubaker
Production Manager
Ron Foreman
Art Direction
Freddie Hice
Stunts
Tom Bronson
Costume Design
Joe D. Mitchell
Set Decoration
Howard Jensen
Special Effects
Ron Stein
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Westmore
Makeup Artist
J. Dennis Washington
Art Direction
Vivian McAteer
Hairstylist
James R. Connell
Camera Operator
Christine M. Loss
Still Photographer
Stephen A. Hope
Music Editor
Gib Jaffe
First Assistant Editor
Russell McEntyre
Transportation Coordinator
Lynn Tomes
First Assistant Camera
Robert Raring
Color Timer
Colin J. Campbell
Chief Lighting Technician
George Hill
Key Grip
Donah Bassett
Negative Cutter
Linda Horner
Production Executive
Media.
Details.
Release DateMay 28, 1982
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Content RatingPG
Budget$17,000,000
Box Office$270,000,000
Filming LocationsLas Vegas Valley · Santa Monica · Philadelphia, United States of America · Los Angeles · New York City, United States
Genres
Wiki.
Rocky III is a 1982 American sports drama film written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. The film is the sequel to Rocky II (1979) and the third installment in the Rocky film series. It also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone) faces stiff competition from Clubber Lang (Mr. T), a powerful new contender, and turns to his old adversary Apollo Creed (Weathers) to help him train.
Development of the film began soon after the release of its predecessor. Stallone began a strict diet and workout regimen in preparation for Rocky III. Despite the returns of the original cast being secured quickly, casting for Lang proved difficult, with real boxers Joe Frazier and Earnie Shavers attached to the project at various points. Mr. T was hired in 1981 after appearing on the television series Games People Play and the film is considered his breakthrough role. Rocky III is the first film in the franchise not solely distributed by United Artists, due to the company's merger with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in 1981.
Rocky III was released in the United States on May 28, 1982, by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences and music but criticism for its screenplay, with some critics deeming the film unnecessary. Retrospective reviews have been more positive and the movie gained a strong cult following. Rocky III grossed $270 million worldwide, surpassing its predecessors to become the then-highest grossing film in the franchise, and the fourth highest grossing film at the domestic box office and the second highest grossing film of 1982 worldwide. Its theme song, "Eye of the Tiger", became a hit single and received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 55th Academy Awards. The sequel, Rocky IV, was released in 1985.