Rocky Balboa, a legend of cinematic success, first appeared on our screens 50 years ago and became an instant movie sensation. In collaboration with Sylvester Stallone, TASCHEN presents this coffee table book with the complete Rocky story about the indestructible action hero. Numerous images, including many on-set photographs taken by famed sports photographer Neil Leifer, are combined with precious archival material.

Rocky Balboa is the Philadelphia icon who conquered and won the world. The original "Italian Stallion," the courageous fighter who achieved boxing glory against all odds, and a legend who went from rags to riches in the film world. Since Sylvester Stallone unleashed his passionate title character in 1976, the resilient fighter has earned his place in history as a symbol of tenacity and courage and a legend of cinematic success.

The story of the movie Rocky is as exciting as that of the eponymous boxer. Shot on a tight budget, with the virtually unknown Stallone both writing the script and playing the lead role, the film became an overnight surprise sensation. It brought in millions at the box office, won three Oscars and made Stallone a world star as an actor, writer and director. The Rocky phenomenon grew into a franchise of six films, including Rocky Balboa in 2006.

Specifications
Title: Rocky: The Complete Films
Author: Paul Duncan
Publisher: TASCHEN
Format: 250 x 340 x 60 mm,
Size: 320 pages
Weight: 3.24 Kg
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9783836599191

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