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The Real Rocky

The Real Rocky

The Real Rocky

The Real Rocky

Millions watched a movie. One man lived it.

2011•55m•

★6.1(21 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Chuck Wepner is a liquor salesman from Bayonne, N.J., who drives a Cadillac with “Champ” vanity plates. A former New Jersey State Heavyweight Boxing Champion, he took abuse from Sonny Liston, got his nose broken by Muhammad Ali, and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write “Rocky” which won three Academy Awards. Wepner was left out of the “Rocky” glory, and his career took turn after strange turn as he worked to stay in the spotlight: he went on to fight Andre the Giant as “The Assassin” and boxed a 900 pound bear. Twice.

Director

Watchlist

Main Cast

Chuck Wepner

Chuck Wepner

Self

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

Self

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

George Foreman

George Foreman

Self

Don King

Don King

Self

Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon

Self

Sonny Liston

Sonny Liston

Self (archive footage)

Mike Douglas

Mike Douglas

Self (archive footage)

James Brown

James Brown

Self (archive footage)

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan

Self (archive footage)

André Roussimoff

André Roussimoff

Self (archive footage)

Howard Cosell

Howard Cosell

Self (archive footage)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Jeff Feuerzeig

Production

Executive Producer: Keith Clinkscales
Executive Producer: John Dahl
Producer: Andrew Billman
Producer: Matt McDonald

Art Direction

Props: Gregg Gibbs

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#1

The film's tagline is: "Millions watched a movie. One man lived it."

#2

The film was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig.

#3

This title is listed on IMDb as tt2095019.

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Rating

6.1/10

Average

21 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Real Rocky

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

ESPN Films

ESPN Films

ESPN

ESPN