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Drama

Rocky IV

- He's facing the ultimate challenge. And fighting for his life.

After Apollo Creed is killed by Ivan Drago in a match, Rocky Balboa becomes depressed and becomes determined to get revenge.

Release Date : 1985-11-21

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Winkler FilmsUnited ArtistsMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Rocky 4Rocky IV: Rocky vs. DragoRocky IV: Rocky vs Drago - The Ultimate Director's Cut

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Character Name : Robert "Rocky" Balboa

Original Name : Sylvester Stallone

Gender : Male

Dolph Lundgren

Character Name : Ivan Drago

Original Name : Dolph Lundgren

Gender : Male

Carl Weathers

Character Name : Apollo Creed

Original Name : Carl Weathers

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

Brigitte Nielsen

Character Name : Ludmilla Vobet Drago

Original Name : Gitte Nielsen

Gender : Female

Tony Burton

Character Name : Tony "Duke" Evers

Original Name : Tony Burton

Gender : Male

Michael Pataki

Character Name : Nicoli Koloff

Original Name : Michael Pataki

Gender : Male

Stu Nahan

Character Name : Commentator #1

Original Name : Stu Nahan

Gender : Male

R.J. Adams

Character Name : Sports Announcer

Original Name : R.J. Adams

Gender : Male

Al Bandiero

Character Name : American Commentator #2

Original Name : Al Bandiero

Gender : Male

Dominic Barto

Character Name : Russian Government Official

Original Name : Dominic Barto

Gender : Male

Danial Brown

Character Name : Rocky Jr.'s Friend

Original Name : Danial Brown

Gender : Male

James Brown

Character Name : The Godfather of Soul

Original Name : James Brown

Gender : Male

Rose Mary Campos

Character Name : Maid

Original Name : Rose Mary Campos

Gender : Male

Jack Carpenter

Character Name : KGB Driver

Original Name : Jack Carpenter

Gender : Male

Mark De Alessandro

Character Name : Russian Cornerman

Original Name : Mark De Alessandro

Gender : Male

Marty Denkin

Character Name : Russian Referee

Original Name : Marty Denkin

Gender : Male

Lou Fillipo

Character Name : Las Vegas Referee

Original Name : Lou Fillipo

Gender : Male

James 'Cannonball' Green

Character Name : Manuel Vega

Original Name : James 'Cannonball' Green

Gender : Male

Dean Hammond

Character Name : Interviewer

Original Name : Dean Hammond

Gender : Male

Rocky Krakoff

Character Name : Robert "Rocky" Balboa Jr.

Original Name : Rocky Krakoff

Gender : Male

Sergei Levin

Character Name : Russian Ring Announcer

Original Name : Sergei Levin

Gender : Male

Tony Maffatone

Character Name : KGB Agent

Original Name : Tony Maffatone

Gender : Male

Sylvia Meals

Character Name : Mrs. Creed

Original Name : Sylvia Meals

Gender : Female

Dwayne McGee

Character Name : Limo Driver

Original Name : Dwayne McGee

Gender : Male

LeRoy Neiman

Character Name : Ring Announcer

Original Name : LeRoy Neiman

Gender : Male

George Pipasik

Character Name : Caretaker

Original Name : George Pipasik

Gender : Male

George Rogan

Character Name : Igor Rimsky

Original Name : George Rogan

Gender : Male

Barry Tompkins

Character Name : American Commentator #1

Original Name : Barry Tompkins

Gender : Male

Warner Wolf

Character Name : Commentator #2 in Las Vegas

Original Name : Warner Wolf

Gender : Male

Robert Doornick

Character Name : Sico the Robot (voice)

Original Name : Robert Doornick

Gender : Male

Richard Blum

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Richard Blum

Gender : Male

Gerald Berns

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Gerald Berns

Gender : Male

Ray Glanzmann

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Ray Glanzmann

Gender : Male

Julie Inouye

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Julie Inouye

Gender : Male

Patrick Pankhurst

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Patrick Pankhurst

Gender : Male

Jean Thoreau

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Jean Thoreau

Gender : Male

Jim Bullock

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Jim Bullock

Gender : Male

Frank D'Annibale

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Frank D'Annibale

Gender : Male

Rose Dursey

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Rose Dursey

Gender : Female

Richard A. Kelley

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Richard A. Kelley

Gender : Male

Craig Schaefer

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Craig Schaefer

Gender : Male

Jeff Austin

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Jeff Austin

Gender : Male

Leslie Morris

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Leslie Morris

Gender : Male

Bob Giovane

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Bob Giovane

Gender : Male

Julio Herzer

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Julio Herzer

Gender : Male

George Spaventa

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : George Spaventa

Gender : Male

Rolf Williams

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Rolf Williams

Gender : Male

Jim Hodges

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Jim Hodges

Gender : Male

Reviews

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The Movie Mob

@mooney240

2022-09-16

**The greatest Rocky movie? I think it could be.** It's hard to pick a favorite Rocky movie, but Rocky IV definitely makes its case for first place. The epic showdown with Ivan Drago drips with emotion, heart, and motivation in ways the other movies can't match. Add the restless conflict between USA and Russia at the time, and it just doesn't get better. Getting the final fight perfect was so crucial that Sylvester Stallone recommended actually boxing and ended up in the hospital after getting knocked out by Dolph Lundgren. Ivan Drago is, without a doubt, the franchise's best villain. The development of Rocky and Apollo's relationship in Rocky IV is a beautiful credit to excellent writing and four movies worth of growth. The added Christmas spirit gives the film more character. If you had to watch only one Rocky, I would say pick this one, but it's only as great as it is because it stands on the shoulders of the movies that came before.

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GenerationofSwine

@GenerationofSwine

2023-01-12

I liked it and then I didn't like it and now I like it again. I have a serious love/hate relationship with this one. The hate comes from Rocky and Rocky II and a little bit, just a little from Rocky III. This was a film focused more on the fight than the Rocky story and, just like Rocky III, and, honestly, I miss the heartfelt Rocky family part of the franchise. Mickey, Creed, Adrian, Paulie, they were the real heart behind what made the Rocky movies great and.... this focused more on the fight. However, it was inspirational and that is what you ultimately sit down to watch a Rocky movie for. You want to see the little guy, the under dog struggle and work hard and give it his best win or lose... and the best part about the Rocky franchise is that he doesn't always win, you see him hurt, you see him lose, and you see him get back up and fight. And that is what Rocky IV delivers.

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Nathan

@TitanGusang

2023-03-03

Unfortunately, Rocky IV is the first film in the series that has disappointed me. This film had major tonal conflicts. For starters, the film is trying to have a very tragic story that motivates Rocky with the death of Apollo Creed, but at the same time has goofy scenes of a robot housewife. I did not like the ungroundedness that began to take shape here. This film also drew the least amount of emotion from me. I felt that Apollo Creed’s character regressed in this film, with him underestimating Ivan Drago the same way he underestimated Rocky in the original film. He no longer had the humble wisdom that he portrayed in Rocky III and was all about the spectacle and show. Additionally, I thought this opponent was the weakest of the series. This is probably due to the main connection between the two boxers being the death of Apollo, and that aspect fell flat for me. The final fight was the least exciting of the series, mainly due to the lack of buildup. The acting is pretty similar to the third film, with Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Carl Weathers all doing an excellent job. But the same complaint I had in Rocky III remains in this film, with the main antagonist being extremely corny and poorly acted. The silent, stoic figure of Drago was intimidating but lacked any emotional connection that the previous antagonists had. I would like to note that this film had a little too much 80s music for my liking. I really enjoyed the track "Eye of the Tiger," like in the third film, but I felt that there were not enough of the classic Rocky themes that really boosted the training segments. Overall, I still enjoyed this film, even with all of its flaws. Score: 57% | Verdict: Decent