See real filming locations for sylvester stallones 1985 movie rocky iv including rocky s training cabin in russia, and rocky and adrians mansion. Rocky iv filming locations from the movie total rocky. Rocky, a smalltime club fighter, gets a shot at the world heavyweight championship. This is the house rocky and adrian buy in rocky ii just after their. Jefferey young is a highly popular veterinarian who exudes much charm and charisma that has made one of the most beloved vets in america, and possibly the busiest one. Rocky is a 1976 american sports drama film directed by john g. This was an actual mistake made by the props department that they could not afford to rectify, so sylvester stallone came up with the idea for the scene where rocky points. Rocky iv is a 1985 american film written by, directed by, and starring sylvester stallone. Rocky 1976, rocky ii 1979, rocky iii 1982, rocky iv 1985, rocky v 1990 and rocky balboa 2006. In the film, rocky balboa planned to retire from boxing after regaining his title from clubber lang in rocky iii but an. The filming of the movie ranged all over, from wyoming to california to canada and finally nevada.
Jeff rocky mountain vet, which gave him much of his fame. A guide to rocky filming locations in philadelphia roadtrippers. The film, which features stallone as underdog boxer rocky balboa, is the sequel to the 1990 film rocky v, and the sixth installment in the rocky series that began with the academy awardwinning rocky thirty years earlier in 1976. Creed original motion picture score licensed to youtube by. The exterior of this small brickfront apartment and the surrounding neighborhood posed as rockys digs hey, only temporary in the first two films of the series. Rocky iv is a 1985 american sports drama film written, directed by, and starring sylvester stallone. The rocky movie series is probably one of the most recognizable sports themed series there is. Avildsen, written by and starring sylvester stallone.
Rocky is a boxing saga of popular films all written by and starring sylvester stallone, who plays the character rocky balboa. A notable observation is that this lowbudget film was positioned between two early blockbusters spielbergs jaws 1975 and lucas star wars 1977. Philadelphia filming location for riverside bridge rocky balboa runs past during. Rocky and creed tour of philadelphia visit philadelphia. This is the house rocky and adrian buy in rocky ii just after their wedding. Rockys neighbourhood is kensington, north philadelphia, where his apartment is 1818 east tusculum street. The screenplay was written by sharman and actor richard obrien, who is also a member of the cast. The film is set near the end of the american civil war. Philadelphia rocky and apollos first battle took place at this. Sylvester stallone surprised highschoolers in philadelphia while filming a.
Oct 29, 2016 mike kunda takes us on a tour of various rocky film locations when we visited philadelphia in sept 2016. The rocky horror picture show castle is now a luxury. Nordstrom rack chestnut street 1700 chestnut street, center city, philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa originally known as bonwit teller. Jan 07, 2020 sylvester stallone starts filming rocky the classic ragstoriches story got a macho spin in the oscarwinning rocky, which was written by its star, sylvester stallone, and began filming on. Rocky steps and statue in philadelphia visit philadelphia. The rocky statue and the rocky steps are undeniably two of the most popular attractions in philadelphia a near constant flow of people arrive daily to snap a picture with the rocky statue at the bottom of the stairs at the philadelphia museum of art and then hustle up the museums grand stairway to try their hand at the famous twoarmsraised salute. Philadelphia located in center city, downtown philly, independence hall is often referred to as the birthplace of america, but we like to think of it as the place where rocky jumped the park bench. The film is based on the 1973 musical stage production the rocky horror show, with music, book, and lyrics by. The jim jonsinproduced record is the third single from rockys sophomore album, at. The movie was spectacularly popular and launched six sequels, all starring stallonerocky ii 1979, rocky iii 1982, rocky iv 1985, rocky v 1990, rocky balboa 2006, and creed 2015and countless imitations and. Filming locations used in sylvester stallones rocky movies in philadelphia, pa including mickeys gym and the rocky steps. Locations where was filmed the movie rocky, starring sylvester stallone rocky balboa 1976. Rocky balboa is a 2006 american sports drama film written, directed by, and starring sylvester stallone. In 2006, rocky creator sylvester stallone recounted the genesis of the iconic scene.
Its here that rocky comes to visit his son, and meets roberts boss for a. Dolph lundgren nearly killed sylvester stallone while. Original rocky filming locations from the movie total rocky. Sylvester stallone starts filming rocky the classic ragstoriches story got a macho spin in the oscarwinning rocky, which was written by its star, sylvester stallone, and began filming on. It is the fourth and most financially successful entry in the rocky franchise. Rocky statue reopens in philadelphia hollywood reporter. When heavyweight champion apollo creed visits philadelphia, his managers want to set up an exhibition match between creed and a struggling boxer, touting the fight as a chance for a nobody to become a somebody. Rocky iii is a 1982 american sports drama film written, directed by, and starring sylvester stallone. Rocky series filming movie locations i go to the rocky balboa filming locations. Rocky pilgrimage a musical collage of the filming locations.
Just a short film of the rocky locations around philly unfortunatly i wasnt here long enough to film more rocky locations thanks for watching. Sep 02, 20 locations where was filmed the movie rocky, starring sylvester stallone rocky balboa 1976. Sylvester stallone actually spent his formative years in our gritty city, and. Theres arguably no film or character as iconically philly as rocky. Philadelphia featured prominently in rocky and rocky v, this actual residence looked very similar until about 2010. The street looks just as it once did during 4am workouts, strolls with adrian, and most recently, during rocky and paulies memorial tour of their old haunts in rocky balboa. My brother and i visiting the filming locations in philadelphia for rocky, rocky ii, rocky iii, rocky v and rocky balboa, and recreating some of. This sleeper film was filmed in a record twentyeight days. Jul 03, 2014 my brother and i visiting the filming locations in philadelphia for rocky, rocky ii, rocky iii, rocky v and rocky balboa, and recreating some of the scenes.
The film, which features stallone as underdog boxer rocky balboa, is the sequel to the 1990 film rocky v, and the sixth installment in the rocky series that began with the academy awardwinning rocky thirty years earlier in. Rocky balboa is a struggling boxer trying to make the big time, working as a debt collector for a pittance. This original rocky film was the most accessible, popular and identifiable of the lot of rocky films, and it packed movie houses. The original rocky which was filmed in 1976 is most noted for the scene thats simply referred to as the steps.
For the seventh and eighth, spinoffsequels creed 2015, and creed ii 2018, the series shifted towards adonis creed michael b. In fact, theyve been declared the second most famous movie filming location in the world. Principal photography for rocky began on january 9, 1976. While most people have heard the story of rocky balboa the. The eighth street gate, which appears in the background of this photograph, still exists today. This documentary film takes you inside mikes life, revealing the origins of mikes fascination with the rocky character and how it continues to shape his life.
North christopher columbus blvd, philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa beginning of gonna fly now running scene. Philadelphia filming location for riverside bridge rocky balboa runs past during his gonna fly now training montage in philly. Sylvester stallone punches dolph lundgren in a scene from the film rocky iv in 1985. Total rocky aims to be your most complete online guide to tracking down rockys world here youll find maps and addresses to some of the most famous filming locations used in the rocky movies including spots in pennsylvania, california, new york and nevada. The film costars dolph lundgren, burt young, talia shire, carl weathers, tony burton, brigitte nielsen and michael pataki. Nov 05, 2015 the jim jonsinproduced record is the third single from rockys sophomore album, at. Rocky runs through a junkyard towards columbus blvd.
Each year, tens of thousands of people recreate the scene from the legendary movie and make the trek up the steps. See real filming locations for sylvester stallones 1985 movie rocky iv including rockys training cabin in russia, and rocky and adrians mansion. Mike kunda takes us on a tour of various rocky film locations when we visited philadelphia in sept 2016. Rocky mountain is a 1950 western film directed by william keighley and starring errol flynn. Rocky film tour in a special shoutout on his official instagram. Rocky balboas apartment, philadelphia roadtrippers. The first film, rocky 1976, and its five sequels centered on the boxing career of the eponymous fictional character, rocky balboa sylvester stallone. A guide to rocky filming locations in philadelphia. Apr 02, 2018 no rocky iv 1985 because that movie was not filmed in philly ive been a rocky fan for a long time so going to the places was a lot of fun and i hope you enjoy the video. Dolph lundgren nearly killed sylvester stallone while filming.
It also stars patrice wymore, who married flynn in 1950. Parts of the movie rocky ii, starring sylvester stallone, were filmed on the pennsylvania hospital campus in november 1978. As famous as the statue are the steps leading to the east entrance of the philadelphia museum of art, aka the rocky steps. Sly stallones new super bowl ad filmed on rocky steps.
It tells the rags to riches american dream story of rocky balboa, an uneducated, but kindhearted working class italianamerican boxer, working as a debt collector for a loan shark in the slums of philadelphia. Filming rocky ii on pennsylvania hospital grounds, 1978. Rocky filming locations rocky balboa movie locations. The film also stars talia shire as adrian, burt young. There you can find the ice skating rink where rocky took adrian on their first date its actually now a fred segal, but you can still see where the rink once was. The entire rocky series was the most successful sports movie franchise of alltime. Rocky iv was the highest grossing sports movie for 24 years, before it was overtaken by the blind side. Southwesthallmarked by the jagged san juan mountains, this region has set the tone for flicks like writer and director quentin tarantinos the hateful eight.
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