6.1The Real Rocky · 2011
The Real Rocky (2011) is a Documentary film directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, starring Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone, Muhammad Ali.
Documentary
6.1Overview
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.
Cast
Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, Vince McMahon, Sonny Liston, Mike Douglas
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What is "The Real Rocky" about?
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.
When was "The Real Rocky" released?
The Real Rocky was released in 2011.
Who stars in "The Real Rocky"?
The cast includes Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman.
