Rocky: The Knockout Collection (Blu-ray 4K)

Directed by John G. Avildsen, Sylvester Stallone

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Thayer David, Joe Spinell, James Gambina, Mr T, Hulk Hogan, Tony Burton, Brigitte Nielsen, Dolph Lundgren, Sylvia Meals, Michael Pataki
Contributors: Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff, Sylvester Stallone, Bill Conti, James Crabe, Bill Butler, Vince DiCola
Studio: MGM
Genre: Drama
Main Language: English
Subtitles: 'Rocky': English, Castilian Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, (See full list) Latin Spanish, Parisian French; 'Rocky II': English, Canadian French, Castilian Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Latin Spanish, Parisian French; 'Rocky III': English, Canadian French, Castilian Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Latin Spanish, Parisian French; 'Rocky IV': Theatrical Cut: English, Canadian French, Castilian Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Latin Spanish, Parisian French; Director's Cut: English, Castilian Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Latin Spanish, Parisian French (See less)
Region: Region A,B,C
Release Date: 27 Feb 2023
Originally Issued: 1985
No of Discs: 5
BBFC Cert: (12) Suitable for 12 years and over.

Description

Collection of four sports dramas starring Sylvester Stallone. In 'Rocky' (1976) club fighter Rocky Balboa (Stallone) has hit rock bottom. Having turned 30, his boxing career is virtually over and he now makes a living collecting payments for a loan shark.

Things start to look up when he begins dating Adrian (Talia Shire), sister of his friend Paulie (Burt Young). However, when world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) decides to take on a 'nobody' in his title fight, Rocky finds himself chosen. Encouraged by his coach, Mickey (Burgess Meredith), he begins training for the big fight - much to Adrian's disapproval.

In 'Rocky II' (1979) Rocky's life returns to normality following his near loss to world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. Anxious to prove that Rocky's performance was a mere fluke, Creed offers him a big money rematch. Now unemployed and with a child on the way, Rocky has little option but to accept.

In 'Rocky III' (1982), now world champ and having enjoyed ten wins in three years, Rocky has become over-confident and complacent. He pays the price when he is humiliated in the ring by Clubber Lang (Mr T), and this disaster is compounded when Rocky's trusted trainer Mickey dies. Determined to reclaim his reputation, Rocky unexpectedly turns to his old adversary Apollo Creed for help.

Finally, in 'Rocky IV' (1985) Rocky heads to the Soviet Union following the death of his friend and former adversary Apollo Creed at the hands of Russian boxer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). As well as settling a personal grudge, the bout provides an opportunity for both fighters to prove the dominance of their respective countries as hostilities between the Soviet Union and America continue to intensify.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Bonus Footage
• Trailers
• Commentary: 'Rocky': Sylvester Stallone, Bert Sugar, Lou Duva, John G Avidsen, Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff, Talia Shire, Burt Young
• Making Of Documentary