The Real Rocky(2011)
Millions watched a movie. One man lived it.
The Real Rocky Synopsis
Chuck Wepner is a liquor salesman from Bayonne, N.J., who drives a Cadillac with “Champ” vanity plates. A former New Jersey State Heavyweight Boxing Champion, he took abuse from Sonny Liston, got his nose broken by Muhammad Ali, and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write “Rocky” which won three Academy Awards. Wepner was left out of the “Rocky” glory, and his career took turn after strange turn as he worked to stay in the spotlight: he went on to fight Andre the Giant as “The Assassin” and boxed a 900 pound bear. Twice.
The Real Rocky (2011) is a documentary film directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, released on October 25, 2011 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Feuerzeig
- Producers:
- Andrew Billman, Matt McDonald
- Production:
- ESPN Films, ESPN
- Status:
- Released
The Real Rocky (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Real Rocky before you stream it.
The Real Rocky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chuck Wepner
as Self
Sylvester Stallone
as Self
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
George Foreman
as Self
Don King
as Self
Vince McMahon
as Self
Sonny Liston
as Self (archive footage)
Mike Douglas
as Self (archive footage)
James Brown
as Self (archive footage)
Hulk Hogan
as Self (archive footage)
André Roussimoff
as Self (archive footage)
Howard Cosell
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, produced by Andrew Billman and Matt McDonald.
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The Real Rocky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Real Rocky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Real Rocky online?
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The Real Rocky (2011) is available to stream on Tele2 Play. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Real Rocky?
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The main cast of The Real Rocky (2011) includes Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Don King. The film was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Real Rocky released?
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The Real Rocky was released on October 25, 2011 and runs for 55m.
Is The Real Rocky worth watching?
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The Real Rocky (2011) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 23 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 The Real Rocky?
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Yes. The official The Real Rocky trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.