40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic(2020)
An unknown actor. An underrated director. The ultimate underdog film.
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic Synopsis
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020) is a documentary film directed by Derek Wayne Johnson, released on June 9, 2020 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Sylvester Stallone, John G. Avildsen, Carl Weathers and Talia Shire. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Derek Wayne Johnson
- Producers:
- Derek Wayne Johnson, Emmett James
- Production:
- AJ16 Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020) Trailer
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sylvester Stallone
as Narrator/Self (archive footage)
John G. Avildsen
as Self (archive footage)
Carl Weathers
as Self (archive footage)
Talia Shire
as Self (archive footage)
Burgess Meredith
as Self (archive footage)
Burt Young
as Self (archive footage)
Joe Spinell
as Self (archive footage)
Thayer David
as Self (archive footage)
Tony Burton
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Conti
as Self (archive footage)
Robert Chartoff
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Stallone Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson, produced by Derek Wayne Johnson and Emmett James.
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 53 ratings.
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic online?
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?
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The main cast of 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020) includes Sylvester Stallone, John G. Avildsen, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire and Burgess Meredith. 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 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic released?
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic was released on June 9, 2020 and runs for 30m.
Is 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic worth watching?
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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