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Rocky II (1979)

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By concentrating on character development with this first of several sequels to his Oscar-winning smash Rocky (1976), writer/director Sylvester Stallone earned critical praise that would desert him with the boxing saga's shallower subsequent chapters. Stallone returns as Rocky Balboa, a Philadelphia prize fighter enjoying his brief fame after nearly defeating world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). When Rocky is offered lucrative product endorsement opportunities, his limited

PG, 1 hr. 59 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Sylvester Stallone

Written By: Sylvester Stallone

In Theaters: Jun 15, 1979 Wide

On DVD: Feb 8, 2005

United Artists

Cast

Sylvester Stallone
Rocky Balboa
Talia Shire
Adrian
Burt Young
Paulie
Carl Weathers
Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith
Mickey
Tony Burton
Apollo's Trainer
Joe Spinell
Gazzo
Leonard Gaines
Agent
Sylvia Meals
Mary Anne Creed
Frank McRae
Meat Foreman
Al Silvani
Cutman
John Pleshette
Director
Stu Nahan
Announcer
Bill Baldwin
Commentator
Jerry Ziesmer
Salesman
Paul Micale
Father Carmine
Taurean Blacque
Lawyer
James J. Casino
Chink's Manager
Charles "Honi" Coles
Singer
Michael Dorn
Bit
Roberto Duran
Fighter
Lou Filippo
Referee
Grainger Hines
Emergency Room Aide
Ava Lazar
White Hunter
Eddie Lopez
Fighter
Paul McCrane
Young Patient
Sonny Melendrez
Reporter
Jane Marla Robbins
Gloria
Stuart K. Robinson
Hank Rolike
Cornerman
Fran Ryan
Adrian's Nurse
Whitney Rydbeck
Sound Man
Shepherd Sanders
Employment Manager
Jeff Temkin
Ring Announcer
Allan Warnick
Makeup Man
Tony Munafo
Boxer
Frank Stallone
Singer
Charles Winkler
Camera Assistant
Shaka Cumbuka
Cornerman
Earl Montgomery Jr.
Herb Nanas
Employment Manager
Rene Levant
Young Lugger
Allison Caine

Critic Reviews for Rocky II

All Critics (24) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (7) | DVD (7)

Stallone and producers Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff know from experience audiences love to root for the underdog and have concocted an irresistible final 30 minutes.

March 26, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety

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Variety Staff

Variety

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Sylvester Stallone's follow-up to his runaway success of 1976 is a little more threadbare in spots than the original, but it still has some conviction and spunk.

December 19, 2006 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Top Critic

Rocky II has a waxy feeling, and it never comes to life the way its predecessor did.

May 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

Top Critic

Sly sequel is as predictable as a gym workout.

December 15, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Charles Cassady

Common Sense Media

Pretty good sequel, among several that followed, this time directed by Stallone.

March 21, 2009 Comment

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Considerably less satisfying than the original Rocky, but head and shoulders above the later installments.

December 19, 2006 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

...can't help but come off as the most needless installment of the bunch...

December 6, 2006 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

"Rocky II" represents far more than just a good-looking fight. It's all about trusting in yourself and overcoming fear in striving for greatness.

September 1, 2006 Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star

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Phil Villarreal

Arizona Daily Star

A very good sequel even though the result of the climactic Balboa vs. Creed rematch is pretty much a foregone conclusion. This is where the series should have ended.

February 18, 2006 Full Review Source: FulvueDrive-in.com

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Chuck O'Leary

FulvueDrive-in.com

Stallone's performance as a Philadelphia saint in a B movie physique leaves you undecided whether to gag or sob, but the final fight sequences make up for it; a full-blooded Hollywood finale reaching giddy heights of cathartic glee.

February 9, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Rocky II is carried on the strong shoulders of Sylvester Stallone who puts in a stellar performance as a loving husband and a good friend.

January 27, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

The best of the sequels. Explores the aftermath of Rocky's success.

September 9, 2003 Comment

Fred Topel

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This is the sequel that Stallone put his backbone into and tried his best to make something more passionate than the first installment. This first sequel packs a good punch.

December 18, 2011

Michael Miller

Super Reviewer

Title character marries girlfriend? Very predictable. They have a kid? No spoiler there, folks. Rocky is illiterate? Who knew!But, who cares? And basically, those two words sum up ROCKY II. The first one was great. It put love in our hearts and success in our minds, and it was uplifting. This one is just as

June 17, 2011

Alexander Diminiano

Super Reviewer

Rocky II Quotes

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1. Apollo Creed: Man, I won! But I didn't beat him!
– Submitted by Rajni A (8 months ago)
1. Rocky Balboa: Yo,Adrian,I DID IT!!!!!!!
– Submitted by Rajni A (9 months ago)

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