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The Real Rocky (2011)

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The Real Rocky
NR 55 minOct 25th, 2011Documentary
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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.
StarringChuck WepnerSylvester StalloneMuhammad Ali
DirectorJeff Feuerzeig

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 25th, 2011
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Keith Clinkscales, John Dahl
Production Companies:ESPN Films, ESPN
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