

Step into the ring with one of America's greatest legends...and stand a couple of rounds with greatness! "Pulling no punches" (LA Daily News), Jon Favreau (Swingers) and OscarÂ(r) winner* George C. Scott give TKO performances in this outstanding biography of the only undefeated world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing! In the small blue-collar town of Brockton, Massachusetts, young Rocky Marciano (Favreau) turns to the ring as his ticket out. Training twice as hard and twice as long as anyone else, he pounds his way to victory and his reputation quickly spreads as "the guy to beat." But behind the gloves Rocky is unhappy with his gift and he's thinking of retiring. So, with the fate of his career hanging in the balance, he finds a way to unleash his thunder againthis time against his biggest hero: Joe Louis!
Ratings
3.5
Cast

Jon Favreau
Rocky Marciano

Penelope Ann Miller
Barbara Cousins

Judd Hirsch
Al Weill

Tony Lo Bianco
Frankie Carbo
Duane Davis
Joe Louis

Rino Romano
Allie Colombo

George C. Scott
Pierino Marchegiano

Rhoda Gemignani
Pasquelina Marchegiano
Aron Tager
Charley Goldman

Noah Dalton Danby
Carmine Vingo
Gil Filar
Young Rocky
J. Winston Carroll
Murphy
Crew
Director
Stunts
Special Effects Coordinator
Details
Release Date
1999-05-15
Runtime
100 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
Countries
Genres
Drama
TV Movie