Film
Rocky III
1982· PG· 1h 40m· Drama
“The greatest challenge.”
Rocky III finds the battered champion grappling with the fallout of his defeat at the hands of the ruthless Clubber Lang. Seeking redemption and a spark to reignite his boxing prowess, Rocky turns to his erstwhile rival Apollo Creed, forging an unlikely alliance that tests both their limits and resilience. This sequel charts Rocky's transformation from a fallen hero to a rejuvenated fighter, blending raw physicality with emotional depth as he prepares for a rematch that will define his legacy.
1982-05-28
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Key Crew
DirectorSylvester Stallone
WriterSylvester Stallone
ProducerIrwin Winkler
Director of PhotographyBill Butler
Original Music ComposerBill Conti
EditorDon Zimmerman
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Details
Released1982-05-28
Runtime1h 40m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosUnited Artists · Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer · Winkler Films
Budget$17M
Box office$125M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.9/10 · 4557 votes
Original languageen
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