The True Story Behind Rocky Balboa (2006)

The True Story Behind Rocky Balboa (2006) Rocky Balboa (2006) finds aging former heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone, living a quiet life in Philadelphia years after the death of his wife Adrian, running a small restaurant and telling stories about his glory days. Still carrying a fighter’s spirit, Rocky decides to step back into the ring for a small exhibition match, which unexpectedly grows into a highly publicized bout against reigning champion Mason Dixon. With the support of his friends and reluctantly his son, Rocky trains one last time to prove that heart and determination matter more than age, ultimately showing the world—and himself—that he can still go the distance. Directed by Sylvester Stallone Written by Sylvester Stallone Based on Characters by Sylvester Stallone Produced by Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler & Kevin King Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa Burt Young as Pauli Pennino Antonio Tarver as Mason Dixon Cinematography Clark Mathis Edited by Sean Albertson Music by Bill Conti Production companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Revolution Studios, Chartoff Productions & Winkler Films Distributed by MGM Distribution Co. The Rocky franchise is owned by Amazon-MGM Studios