Rocky

Rocky is a 1976 American independent sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. The film tells the story of Rocky Balboa, a poor small-time club fighter from Philadelphia who gets an unlikely shot at the world heavyweight championship held by Apollo Creed. With an estimated production budget of under $1 million, Rocky became the highest-grossing film of 1976, earning approximately $225 million worldwide. The film received critical acclaim and won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It has been ranked by numerous publications as one of the greatest films of all time.learn more on wikipedia