6.9
Summary
After an intense fight with Clubber Lang and the death of his trainer Mickey, Rocky Balboa is left devastated. Former rival Apollo Creed steps in to help Balboa get back his fighting spirit.
Cast
Sylvester Stallone
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
Talia Shire
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Burt Young
Paulie Pennino
Carl Weathers
Apollo Creed
Mr. T
Clubber Lang
Burgess Meredith
Mickey Goldmill
Tony Burton
Tony 'Duke' Evers
Hulk Hogan
Thunderlips
Ina Fried
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa Jr.
Al Silvani
Al
Wally Taylor
Clubber Lang's Manager
Jim Hill
Sportscaster
Don Sherman
Andy
Dennis James
Wrestling commentator 1
Jim Healy
Wrestling commentator 2
Ray Gedeon
Wrestling Referee
Gene Crane
Mayor
Stu Nahan
Title Rematch Commentator
Bill Baldwin
Title Rematch Commentator
Jimmy Lennon Sr.
Title Announcer
Marty Denkin
Title Referee
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
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)
Crew
Director, Writer
Sylvester Stallone
Lyricist
Frankie Sullivan
Lyricist
Jim Peterik
Reviews
John Chard
August 10, 2016
7
I don't know what you want me to say. I mean, what happened? How did everything that was so good get so bad?
*** This review contains spoilers ***
Rocky is reigning World Champion and is dispatching all comers to his crown with ease. But looming in the distance is Clubber Lang, a young and hungry boxer intent on becoming the new champ.
Pretty safe enjoyment for anyone into the fantastical world of Sly Stallone's Rocky Balboa franchise. Into the narrative this time comes a new boxer, portrayed with relish by Mr. T, a revelation that cuts Rocky to the quick, and personal grief when his mentor and friend Mickey (Burgess Meredith) dies (Stallone doing brilliant believable grief). Back comes Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed, only this time he wants to train Rocky to beat the mighty Clubber Lang. Rocky's heart isn't in it though! Can he get that Eye of the Tiger back? Well of course he can and thus we get the obligatory training montages and a ferocious fight to crown the story.
It's comfortable film making with comfortable acting performances and it's often very exciting as well. 7/10
