Rocky Drama, Desporto 1976 2h 00m: 8.1

Released in 1976, is the quintessential sports drama that redefined the "underdog" archetype in cinema. Directed by John G. Avildsen and written by then-unknown Sylvester Stallone, the film follows Rocky Balboa, a small-time Philadelphia club boxer and debt collector who is handpicked for a million-to-one shot at the world heavyweight title against the flamboyant champion Apollo Creed. Core Narrative and Themes