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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020): Cast

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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic is a 2020 documentary directed by Derek Wayne Johnson, starring Sylvester Stallone as Narrator/Self (archive footage), John G. Avildsen and Burgess Meredith. It runs 30 minutes.

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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020) movie poster
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Runtime
30 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic About?

The premise of 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic without spoilers.

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the iconic film, Sylvester Stallone and director John G. Avildsen share behind-the-scenes stories and footage from the making of "Rocky." The documentary explores the unlikely pairing of an unknown actor and an underrated director, recounting the challenges and triumphs of bringing this ultimate underdog story to the screen. It offers a look at the film's creation and lasting impact.

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • entertainment documentary
  • behind the scenes
  • anniversary
  • making of
  • boxing
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic Cast & Characters

Sylvester Stallone leads the cast as Narrator/Self (archive footage), with John G. Avildsen and Burgess Meredith. Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson; 17 actors are credited in all.

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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic Trailers & Videos

The trailer of 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic.

40 YEARS OF ROCKY: THE BIRTH OF A CLASSIC (2020) Official Trailer (HD) Sylvester Stallone
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Rocky : la naissance d'une légende” and “Sylvester Stallone: Wie ich zu Rocky wurde”.

Also known as
  • Rocky : la naissance d'une légende
  • Sylvester Stallone: Wie ich zu Rocky wurde
  • 40 años de Rocky: El nacimiento de un clásico
  • 40 Anos de Rocky: O Nascimento de um Clássico
  • Rocky 40 éve: Egy legenda születése
  • Rocky slaví 40
  • Rocky: 40 lat legendy
  • Rocky, la naissance d'un classique
  • 洛奇40年:经典诞生
  • Історія Рокі: народження класики

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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic runs 30 minutes.

When was 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic released?

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic was released on June 9, 2020.

Who directed 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic was directed by Derek Wayne Johnson.

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Who is in the cast of 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic stars Sylvester Stallone as Narrator/Self (archive footage), John G. Avildsen and Burgess Meredith, among 17 credited actors.

Does 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic have a post-credit scene?

No. 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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