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    Rocky Iv

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    intends to analyze and give the proper credit that this movie and its actors deserve. East meets West when Rocky takes on a vicious Soviet fighter who literally killed his last opponent! Sylvester Stallone writes‚ directs‚ and stars in this war between nations in which the only battle is fought in a boxing ring. Rocky must defend his honor‚ his friend‚ and America itself. Rocky proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship‚ but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago (Dolph

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    Rocky I

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    complexity of a character and the effects of setting‚ which is commonly portrayed in Art cinema‚ or focusing on the realistic daily struggles of a person‚ which is commonly portrayed in Neorealist cinema. Rocky I however combines these three traditions in order to make an engaging‚ lifelike film. Rocky I exemplifies an engaging‚ goal oriented character‚ a realistic setting‚ as the entire film is shot on site in the city of Philadelphia‚ and a genuine display of real world hardships. This film uniquely

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    Essay On Rocky Balboa

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    The character of Rocky Balboa was introduced to the American public in 1976‚ with several hit sequels produced following the original’s success. Rocky IV‚ one of my favorite movies starring Rocky‚ focuses on the boxer combating America’s greatest foe at the time‚ Russia. The USSR was at its peak‚ and with its supposed global dominance‚ the American people started doubting themselves‚ doubting America. In comes the hero‚ Rocky Balboa‚ who fights for America’s honor. Rocky has many characteristics

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    Rocky Balboa

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    Rocky Balboa Rocky Balboa believes that what is right should always be given to who deserves it. In this speech with the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission (audience) he is turned down the right to get his boxer licenses back (purpose) even though every test they put him through he passed with flying colors. He expresses his disgust of being turned down due to his age by using pathos (emotions)‚ ethos (credibility)‚ and logos (logic). The Commission chair informed Rocky that “The medical advisory

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    rocky 4 film review

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    Steven Pinkerton Sports and Film May 30‚ 2014 In the great “Rocky” series‚ Rocky IV follows suit in the entertainment‚ drama and action columns‚ and yet again Sylvester Stallone pleases the crowd in this boxing thriller. Rocky IV delivers suspense‚ drama‚ a personal story line‚ which enables the viewer to relate to Rocky‚ action‚ and intense workout and boxing scenes. Sylvester Stallone is able to keep the viewer on the edge of their seat yet again in this third sequel. The film’s plot gets

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    Rocky Balboa Inspiration

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    Indiana Jones‚ to very impactful historical figures‚ like Theodore Roosevelt‚ Rocky Balboa is a notable fictional character influencing my character. He is an iconic American Hero that impacts people’s lives. He is a well-known for epitomizing the underdog story and influencing the minds and hearts of many. The depth and relatability he hold true to his values make him a superior to other characters in fictional works. Rocky Balboa‚ a man of masculinity‚ is characterized with a vulnerability that allows

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    Rocky Movie Symbolism

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    Rocky‚ directed by John G. Avildsen‚ is a film full of meaning and strong messages that encompass relatable characters along with an exciting plot. This enticing movie brings you with the character Rocky as he struggles to succeed in middle-class Philadelphia. Living in the poorer sections of his neighborhood‚ Rocky is a small-time boxer who also works for a loan shark on the side. He makes just enough money to keep a deteriorating apartment and a couple pets. But once given the opportunity to box

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    Rocky Marciano

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    a lively twelve pound baby boy. The child was named Rocco Marchegiano‚ but the world would one day know him as the legendary boxer Rocky Marciano. When "bambino Rocco" was 18 months of age‚ he contracted pneumonia. Although the infection nearly killed him‚ his exceptionally strong constitution enabled him to survive without impairment. As a pre-teenager‚ Rocky relished his mother’s Italian cooking so much he bordered on being stocky. This was underscored by his relatively short but muscular

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    March 2006 „« Rocky (PG) „« Running time= 115 Minutes „« Year Made= 1976 „« Author= Unknown „« Director= John G Avildsen „« Producer= Irwin Winkler ROCKY- Sylvester Stallone MICKEY- Burgess Meredith APOLLO- Carl Weathers Plot Summary: Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere in his boxing career and even his life. As fate would have it‚ Rocky is chosen by The Heavyweight Champion of the World‚ Apollo Creed to fight for the World title. Rocky realizes that

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    September 1‚ 1923‚ Rocky Marciano was born Rocco Francis Marchegiano in Brockton Massachusetts. He held the heavyweight boxing title for four years in the 1950s during his career. He is also the only champion to retire undefeated. His mother’s name was Pasqualena and his father’s name was Pierino. His father worked at a shoe factory to provide for his family. As a typical American kid‚ Rocky spent a lot of his time playing baseball and football with his friends. He would also dream about having

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