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Where was Rocky filmed?

1976 film, directed by John G. Avildsen.

  • Philadelphia

The story is set in Pennsylvania, about 143 miles (229 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Pennsylvania
Filmed in
Philadelphia
Distance
About 143 miles (229 km) between Pennsylvania and the nearest filming location.
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About Rocky

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Released
1976
Director
John G. Avildsen
Cast
Talia ShireCarl WeathersBurt YoungBurgess MeredithSylvester StalloneTony BurtonThayer DavidJoe SpinellJoe FrazierStan Shaw
Genre
DramaActionBoxing
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture; Academy Award for Best Director; Academy Award for Best Film Editing; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

To mark the upcoming United States Bicentennial, heavyweight boxing world champion Apollo Creed plans to hold a title bout in Philadelphia.

However, he is informed five weeks from the fight date that his scheduled opponent, Mac Lee Green, is unable to compete due to an injured hand.

All other potential replacements are either booked or unable to get into shape in time.

Famous lines from Rocky

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • No just me.Rocky
  • It was what?Rocky
  • Call me Rocky sir.Rocky
  • It was Thanksgiving.Adrian
  • But it was Thanksgiving.Adrian

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