I was surprised to see many of the names. And how that affected those around him, directly and indrectly.Ī period piece/drama, that relies heavily on the performances and what a great cast they assembled here. You will get the fallout from the movie and you will get the real guy and how he was.
But you will get way more than that, because that is just the kick off point for the movie. You will get the (in)famous fight that was the main inspiration. I had heard a few things and read a few others, but this really shines a light on that man, that inspired Rocky.īut when I say shines a light on him, you won't get a Rocky reloaded or what really happened. I have to admit that I was not too aware of the real life story behind the Rocky movie. Reviewed by kosmasp 7 / 10 Chuck the Real RockyĪnd when I say Rocky I do believe that most get that I am talking about the character Rocky that Sylvester Stallone portrayed. It's the beginning of a wild ride through the exhilarating highs and humbling lows of sudden fame-but what happens when your fifteen minutes in the spotlight are up?-AnonymousB
But before all that, Chuck Wepner was a liquor salesman and father with a modest prizefighting career whose life changed overnight when, in 1975, he was chosen to take on The Greatest in a highly publicized title match. Chuck Wepner, the "Bayonne Bleeder," he was the pride of Bayonne, New Jersey, a man who went fifteen rounds in the ring with Muhammad Ali, and the real life inspiration for Rocky Balboa.
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