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The Real Rocky

The Real Rocky

Documentary
2011, Movie, 55min
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.
Country: United States
Director:
Jeff Feuerzeig
Cast:
Sylvester Stallone,
Hulk Hogan,
Irwin Winkler,
Muhammad Ali
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Jeff Feuerzeig
Director
Hulk Hogan
As Self (archive footage)
Irwin Winkler
As Self
Muhammad Ali
As Self (archive footage)
Vince McMahon
As Self
James Brown
As Self (archive footage)
Don King
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"The Real Rocky" is a documentary that tells the story of Chuck Wepner, the boxer who inspired Sylvester Stallone to write the screenplay for the iconic film "Rocky." From his tough battles in the ring to his unusual career turns, this film paints a portrait of a man who has faced his fair share of triumphs and setbacks. With a drive to stay in the spotlight, Wepner has fought everyone from Muhammad Ali to Andre the Giant, and even a 900-pound bear. Twice. This is the real story behind the movie that won three Academy Awards and became a cultural phenomenon.

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