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Drama

Rocky III

- The greatest challenge

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.

Release Date : 1982-05-28

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : United ArtistsChartoff-Winkler ProductionsMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Character Name : Robert 'Rocky' Balboa

Original Name : Sylvester Stallone

Gender : Male

Talia Shire

Character Name : Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Original Name : Talia Shire

Gender : Female

Burt Young

Character Name : Paulie Pennino

Original Name : Burt Young

Gender : Male

Carl Weathers

Character Name : Apollo Creed

Original Name : Carl Weathers

Gender : Male

Mr. T

Character Name : Clubber Lang

Original Name : Mr. T

Gender : Male

Burgess Meredith

Character Name : Mickey Goldmill

Original Name : Burgess Meredith

Gender : Male

Tony Burton

Character Name : Tony 'Duke' Evers

Original Name : Tony Burton

Gender : Male

Hulk Hogan

Character Name : Thunderlips

Original Name : Hulk Hogan

Gender : Male

Ina Fried

Character Name : Robert 'Rocky' Balboa Jr.

Original Name : Ina Fried

Gender : Female

Al Silvani

Character Name : Al

Original Name : Al Silvani

Gender : Male

Wally Taylor

Character Name : Clubber Lang's Manager

Original Name : Wally Taylor

Gender : Male

Jim Hill

Character Name : Sportscaster

Original Name : Jim Hill

Gender : Male

Don Sherman

Character Name : Andy

Original Name : Don Sherman

Gender : Male

Dennis James

Character Name : Wrestling commentator 1

Original Name : Dennis James

Gender : Male

Jim Healy

Character Name : Wrestling commentator 2

Original Name : Jim Healy

Gender : Male

Ray Gedeon

Character Name : Wrestling Referee

Original Name : Ray Gedeon

Gender : Male

Gene Crane

Character Name : Mayor

Original Name : Gene Crane

Gender : Male

Stu Nahan

Character Name : Title Rematch Commentator

Original Name : Stu Nahan

Gender : Male

Bill Baldwin

Character Name : Title Rematch Commentator

Original Name : Bill Baldwin

Gender : Male

Jimmy Lennon Sr.

Character Name : Title Announcer

Original Name : Jimmy Lennon Sr.

Gender : Male

Marty Denkin

Character Name : Title Referee

Original Name : Marty Denkin

Gender : Male

John David Morris

Character Name : Doctor

Original Name : John David Morris

Gender : Male

Lou Fillipo

Character Name : Rematch Referee

Original Name : Lou Fillipo

Gender : Male

Jeff Temkin

Character Name : Rematch Ring Announcer

Original Name : Jeff Temkin

Gender : Male

Mario Machado

Character Name : Interviewer

Original Name : Mario Machado

Gender : Male

Tony Hernández

Character Name : Himself

Original Name : Tony Hernández

Gender : Male

Frank Stallone Jr.

Character Name : Singer / Opponent

Original Name : Frank Stallone Jr.

Gender : Male

Philmore Berger

Character Name : Rabbi

Original Name : Philmore Berger

Gender : Male

Big Yank

Character Name : Sparring Partner

Original Name : Big Yank

Gender : Male

François André

Character Name : Clubber's Cornerman

Original Name : François André

Gender : Male

Eddie Smith

Character Name : Clubber's Cornerman

Original Name : Eddie Smith

Gender : Male

Chino 'Fats' Williams

Character Name : Derelict

Original Name : Chino 'Fats' Williams

Gender : Male

LeRoy Neiman

Character Name : Special Appearance

Original Name : LeRoy Neiman

Gender : Male

Bob Minor

Character Name : Challenger

Original Name : Bob Minor

Gender : Male

Clifford Strong

Character Name : Challenger

Original Name : Clifford Strong

Gender : Male

Julius LeFlore

Character Name : Challenger

Original Name : Julius LeFlore

Gender : Male

Jason Felice

Character Name : Challenger

Original Name : Jason Felice

Gender : Male

Tony Brubaker

Character Name : Challenger

Original Name : Tony Brubaker

Gender : Male

Rex Pierson

Character Name : Challenger

Original Name : Rex Pierson

Gender : Male

Ray Notaro Jr.

Character Name : Challenger

Original Name : Ray Notaro Jr.

Gender : Male

Charles A. Tamburro

Character Name : Challenger

Original Name : Charles A. Tamburro

Gender : Male

Carey Lindley

Character Name : Challenger

Original Name : Carey Lindley

Gender : Male

Jophery C. Brown

Character Name : Challenger

Original Name : Jophery C. Brown

Gender : Male

Gilbert B. Combs

Character Name : Challenger

Original Name : Gilbert B. Combs

Gender : Male

David Cadiente

Character Name : Opponent

Original Name : David Cadiente

Gender : Male

Roger Braxton

Character Name : Opponent

Original Name : Roger Braxton

Gender : Male

J.D. Smith

Character Name : Opponent

Original Name : J.D. Smith

Gender : Male

Tom Lupo

Character Name : Opponent

Original Name : Tom Lupo

Gender : Male

Melvin Jones

Character Name : Opponent

Original Name : Melvin Jones

Gender : Male

Alex Brown

Character Name : Opponent

Original Name : Alex Brown

Gender : Male

David R. Ellis

Character Name : Opponent

Original Name : David R. Ellis

Gender : Male

George O'Mara

Character Name : Opponent

Original Name : George O'Mara

Gender : Male

Clarke Coleman

Character Name : Police

Original Name : Clarke Coleman

Gender : Male

Billy Hank Hooker

Character Name : Police

Original Name : Billy Hank Hooker

Gender : Male

Mickey Gilbert

Character Name : Police

Original Name : Mickey Gilbert

Gender : Male

Fred Waugh

Character Name : Police

Original Name : Fred Waugh

Gender : Male

James M. Halty

Character Name : Police

Original Name : James M. Halty

Gender : Male

Sasha Stallone

Character Name : Woman in Gym (uncredited)

Original Name : Sasha Stallone

Gender : Female

Jim Henson

Character Name : Kermit the Frog (voice)

Original Name : Jim Henson

Gender : Male

Reviews

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John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

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

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GenerationofSwine

@GenerationofSwine

2023-01-12

OK, fair play would have to say that Rocky I and II were better films... but this had Mr. T in it and given that he was one of my childhood favorites I feel horrible not giving it 10 of 10. It was a decent film and Mr. T does a great bad guy (even though the kid in me hates to see him in a villainous role). And we get Action Jackson back, which always makes it feel like a Rocky film. Where this differs from I and II is in the characters... they don't take much time to develop them further. The plot is centered almost entirely around the fight and that kind of makes me miss the depth of the first two... however, it is just as inspiring, it is just as motivating, and in a way that only Rocky films can really pull off. And again we get to see Rocky as the perpetual underdog that has to fight and struggle and only rises to the top through will power and hard work... and that, the concept of a hero that has to struggle, is missed in modern movies.

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Nathan

@TitanGusang

2023-03-03

While Rocky III may have the weakest story of the series thus far, it is still able to create unique and believable obstacles for Rocky Balboa as he nears the end of his boxing career. To start off, the acting is very inconsistent in this film. Our leads, Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Carl Weathers, do an excellent job and improve with each entry. But our antagonist (Mr. T) is bad. He does not get very much screen time, and when he does, he is spouting generic lines in his weird-tempo talk. He was physically intimidating but lacked the emotional ferocity that Rocky and Apollo possessed. The story is the weakest, but it still manages to deliver great moments of depth and character progression for our protagonist. It takes similar themes from the last film (lack of confidence and external pressures) and spins them on their head to create unique challenges for Rocky. The film starts off with a pretty rocking montage of Rocky’s boxing career as he racks up knockout after knockout. But with his discovery that the opponents were hand-picked by his management, Rocky finds himself in a downward spiral. He becomes that bum from Philly that he always was, and no matter how much success, money, and fame he gets, that past will always creep itself into his thoughts. After Mickey's somewhat rushed and cringe-worthy death, this conflict brings Apollo Creed back into his life. It is here that the two's dynamic blossoms, and we see Rocky earn Creed's respect. It was a great full circle moment and a fantastic way to lead us into the film's climax. The score is still great, as the iconic Rocky theme echoes through various versions depending on the scenario. Eye of the Tiger was an excellent addition, and I had no idea Stallone requested this song be made for this movie. It seems as if every song that rings through Rocky’s halls turns to gold. The cinematography is great once again, and Stallone proves that he has an excellent eye behind the camera by being able to film the boxing scenes very well. The pacing is superb, with the film being twenty minutes shorter than the previous two entries, which I quite enjoyed. Overall, Rocky III is my least favorite film in the franchise but is still a great addition to the franchise. I envy those who were able to experience the fandom in the theaters during the 1970s and 1980s. Score: 74% | Verdict: Good