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After several unsuccessful attempts to find employment, Rocky visits Mickey Goldmill, his trainer and manager, at his gym to talk about the possibility of fighting again. Rocky at first seems unaffected by Apollo's smear campaign, but his inexperience with money causes him to run into financial problems. Determined to rectify his boxing career's only blemish Apollo demands his team do whatever necessary to goad Rocky out of retirement, despite the pleas of his friends and family that Rocky's ability to absorb punishment is too dangerous for his chances to successfully defend the title a second time. Meanwhile, fuelled by hate mail claiming he fixed the fight in order to protect his reign as champ, Apollo becomes obsessed with the idea that a rematch is the only way to prove that Rocky's performance was simply a fluke. Soon after Adrian reveals that she is pregnant. She happily accepts and they marry in a small ceremony. An agent sees Rocky as a potential endorsement and sponsorship goldmine and his sudden wealth encourages him to propose to Adrian. After Rocky is released from the hospital, he enjoys the benefits of his newfound celebrity status. In a private moment, Rocky goes to see a recuperating Apollo, and wants a truthful response to his question of whether Apollo gave his all in the fight Creed confirms that he did. Balboa's girlfriend, Adrian, supports his choice as do his doctors who go on to reveal that Rocky will require surgery for a detached retina, a condition that could lead to permanent blindness.

#ROCKY BALBOA SPEECH REACTION PROFESSIONAL#

Despite their mutual agreement not to seek a rematch, Apollo challenges Rocky again to prove that Rocky going the distance with him was a fluke, but Rocky declines and retires from professional boxing. He and Rocky are taken to the same hospital. On New Year's Day in 1976, world heavyweight boxing champion Apollo Creed has successfully defended his title in a split decision against challenger Rocky Balboa. The sequel, Rocky III, was released in 1982. It grossed $200 million worldwide and $85 million in North America, making it the third highest-grossing film of 1979 domestically. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its characterization, finale, and Stallone's performance. Rocky II was theatrically released in the United States by United Artists on June 15, 1979. Principal photography commenced in 1978, with filming held primarily on location in Philadelphia, during which, Stallone sustained several injuries. Stallone was eventually hired after disallowing the film to be made without him as director, and the returns of the rest of the cast was secured soon thereafter. Avildsen, the director of the first film, was unable to return. United Artists were reluctant to allow Stallone to direct after John G. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), struggling to adjust to family life, finds himself in a rematch fiercely demanded by Apollo Creed (Weathers).ĭevelopment of Rocky II began in 1977, after Stallone completed the screenplay. It also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith.

It is the sequel to Rocky (1976) and is the second installment in the Rocky franchise. Rocky II is a 1979 American sports drama film written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone.

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