The Real Rocky
"Millions watched a movie. One man lived it."
Originally released in 2011. The Real Rocky is a documentary film. directed by Jeff Feuerzeig. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone, and Muhammad Ali
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
0h 55m
55 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ESPN Films
- ESPN
Frequently Asked Questions
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, ...
Who directed The Real Rocky?
The Real Rocky was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig.
How long is The Real Rocky?
The Real Rocky has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was The Real Rocky released?
The Real Rocky was released on October 25, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Real Rocky?
The main cast of The Real Rocky includes Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King.