Rocky and its theme song have become a pop-cultural phenomenon and an important part of 1970s American popular culture spawning a series of video games and merchandise. It has been ranked by numerous publications as one of the greatest films of all time, as well as one of the most iconic sports film ever made. The film received critical acclaim among other accolades, it received ten Academy Award nominations and won three, including Best Picture. Rocky became the highest-grossing film of 1976, earning approximately $225 million worldwide. Rocky was premiered in New York City on November 21, 1976, and was theatrically released in the United States by United Artists on December 3. With an estimated production budget of under $1 million, Rocky popularized the rags to riches and American Dream themes of sports dramas which preceded the film. Principal photography began in January 1976, with filming primarily held in Philadelphia several locations featured in the film, such as the Rocky Steps, are now considered cultural landmarks. It entered a complicated production process after Stallone refused to allow the film to be made without him in the lead role United Artists eventually agreed to cast Stallone after he rejected a six figure deal for the film rights. Rocky entered development in March 1975, after Stallone wrote the screenplay in three days. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), an uneducated, small-time club fighter and debt collector gets an unlikely shot at the world heavyweight championship held by Apollo Creed (Weathers). It also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. It is the first installment in the Rocky franchise. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G.
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