John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

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Movie Info

The life and career of John G. Avildsen, Oscar-winning director of "Rocky" and "The Karate Kid"; includes interviews with friends and colleagues Sylvester Stallone, Ralph Macchio, Martin Scorsese, Burt Reynolds, Talia Shire and others.

Genre:

documentary
Original Language:

English
Director:

Derek Wayne Johnson
Producer:

Emmett James
Release Date (Streaming):

Aug 1, 2017
Runtime:

1h 18m
Production Co:

AJ16 Entertainment
Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio:

Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Sylvester Stallone
Himself

Ralph Macchio
Himself

Martin Scorsese
Himself

Burt Reynolds
Himself

Jerry Weintraub
Himself

Talia Shire
Herself

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Critic Reviews for John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

All Critics (3) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (3)

This affectionate portrayal of an unpretentious journeyman director will engage his detractors as well as his admirers.

July 18, 2017 | Full Review…

Stephen Farber
Hollywood Reporter
Derek Wayne Johnson's documentary John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs is a love letter to a man we didn't know we loved.

August 9, 2017 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…

Bradley Gibson
Film Threat
Hollywood has little use for John G. Avildsen's brand of uplifting stories. This film reminds us how poorly that reflects on the industry.

August 2, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…

Christian Toto
HollywoodInToto.com