John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs(2017)
Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs Synopsis
An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017) is a documentary film directed by Derek Wayne Johnson, released on August 1, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars John G. Avildsen, Sylvester Stallone, Martin Scorsese and Ralph Macchio. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Derek Wayne Johnson
- Writers:
- Derek Wayne Johnson
- Production:
- AJ16 Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017) Trailer
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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs Cast & Crew
Main cast
John G. Avildsen
as Self
Sylvester Stallone
as Self
Martin Scorsese
as Self
Ralph Macchio
as Self
William Zabka
as Self
Burt Reynolds
as Self
Luke Perry
as Self
Talia Shire
as Self
Carl Weathers
as Self
Burt Young
as Self
Kevin Connolly
as Self
Jerry Weintraub
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson, written by Derek Wayne Johnson.
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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs online?
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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs?
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The main cast of John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017) includes John G. Avildsen, Sylvester Stallone, Martin Scorsese, Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. The film was directed by Derek Wayne Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs released?
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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs was released on August 1, 2017 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs worth watching?
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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs?
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