40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic(2020)
“An unknown actor. An underrated director. The ultimate underdog film.”
Overview
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
Director
Derek Wayne Johnson
Studio
AJ16 Entertainment
Cast
Sylvester Stallone
as Narrator/Self (archive footage)
John G. Avildsen
as Self (archive footage)
Carl Weathers
as Self (archive footage)
Talia Shire
as Self (archive footage)
Burgess Meredith
as Self (archive footage)
Burt Young
as Self (archive footage)
Joe Spinell
as Self (archive footage)
Thayer David
as Self (archive footage)
Tony Burton
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Conti
as Self (archive footage)
Robert Chartoff
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Stallone Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2020
Runtime
0h 30m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Production Companies
AJ16 Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020).
What is 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic about?▼
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
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 and released in 2020. It is a documentary film.
How long is 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?▼
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
Who stars in 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?▼
The cast of 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic includes Sylvester Stallone as Narrator/Self (archive footage), John G. Avildsen as Self (archive footage), Carl Weathers as Self (archive footage), Talia Shire as Self (archive footage), Burgess Meredith as Self (archive footage) and more.
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