In Rocky III, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is the reigning heavyweight champion of the world. He is living a life of luxury and fame, but he is not happy. He feels that he has lost his edge and that he is no longer the same fighter he once was.
Meanwhile, a new challenger has emerged: Clubber Lang (Mr. T), a powerful and undefeated boxer. Lang is determined to take Rocky's title away from him.
Rocky is reluctant to fight Lang, but he knows that he cannot back down from a challenge. He begins training for the fight, but he is not as motivated as he was for his previous fights. He is also struggling with the loss of his trainer, Mickey (Burgess Meredith).
In the fight, Rocky is overmatched. He is not in the same league as Lang and it shows. It is a quick fight with Lang scoring a knockout.
The second fight between Rocky and Lang is a brutal one. Lang is a much stronger and more aggressive fighter than Rocky, and he quickly takes control of the match. Rocky is knocked down several times, but he refuses to give up. In the end, Rocky wins the fight.
Rocky III is a story about the importance of facing your fears and never giving up on your dreams. It is a classic film that has inspired people around the world.
In addition to the main plot, Rocky III also explores the themes of aging, fame, and the importance of having a mentor.
Rocky is facing the challenges of aging and is no longer the young fighter he once was. He is also struggling with the pressures of fame and the loss of his mentor. However, he is able to overcome these challenges and emerge victorious.
Rocky III is a beloved film that is considered to be one of the best sequels ever made. It is a classic story of overcoming adversity and achieving your dreams.
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Cast
- Sylvester Stallone as Robert "Rocky" Balboa, "The Italian Stallion": the heavyweight champion of the world who continues to defend his title against other fighters. When Lang challenges Rocky and wins, the public cries for a rematch. As Rocky is reluctant following Mickey's death, former rival, Apollo Creed, befriends and trains The Italian Stallion in his preparation to take on Clubber Lang.
- Talia Shire as Adrian Pennino Balboa: Rocky's wife and supporter throughout his boxing career.
- Burt Young as Paulie Pennino: Rocky's best friend and brother-in-law.
- Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed: The former Heavyweight Champion and Rocky's former arch-rival, who agrees to train him after the death of Mickey. In the process, the two become very close friends.
- Burgess Meredith as Michael "Mickey" Goldmill: Rocky's friend, manager and trainer, who unexpectedly dies; a former bantamweight fighter from the 1920s and the owner of the boxing gym where Rocky trained for his first fight against Apollo.
- Tony Burton as Tony "Duke" Evers: Apollo Creed's father figure, friend, trainer, and manager, who helps Apollo train Rocky.
- Mr. T as James "Clubber" Lang: The underdog challenger who beats Rocky in a championship fight, amidst the unexpected death of Mickey. The public's general dislike and lack of respect for him as Heavyweight Champion of the World leads to a rematch with Rocky. Orphaned at an early age, Lang spent most of his childhood on the streets of Chicago's South Side as well as spending time in orphanages and juvenile facilities. As an adult, Clubber was sent to prison for five years for one count of a felony and/or assault charge. While serving his sentence, he discovered his talent as a boxer. Boxing was a way to let out his frustration, which leads to the events of Rocky III.
- Ina Fried as Robert "Rocky" Balboa, Jr.: Rocky and Adrian's only child.
- Hulk Hogan as "Thunderlips": The current world wrestling champion, who fights Rocky in a charity event.
In addition to the main cast several others had cameo appearances. Bill Baldwin and Stu Nahan returned as the fight commentators for the two Rocky-Lang fights. Veteran ring announcer Jimmy Lennon was the ring announcer for the first Lang fight, while boxing judge Marty Denkin was the referee. Lou Filippo returned for his third appearance as a referee during the second Lang fight. Dennis James (Price Is Right) and Jim Healy appeared as the commentators for the Rocky–Thunderlips match, while LeRoy Neiman was the guest ring announcer. Jim Hill was a TV announcer. A then unknown Morgan Freeman auditioned unsuccessfully for the role of Lang's trainer. Footage of Stallone's guest appearance on The Muppet Show was incorporated in the opening sequence, with Jim Henson dubbing Kermit the Frog's announcement that the episode's guest was Rocky Balboa, rather than Stallone.
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Writers: Sylvester Stallone
Box Office Gross: $125,052,686
Distributor: United Artists
Release Date: May 28, 1982