Was Rocky a hit or flop?

Was Rocky a hit or flop?

It was ranked as the 10th highest-grossing film of 1981.

Who Turned Down Rocky?

Avildsen turned it down because he wasn’t interested in boxing, but upon reading the script, he was sold when on page three Rocky was having a conversation with his turtles.

Who is the best Rocky character?

Rocky Balboa faced his share of talented foes throughout the long-running Rocky Franchise, but none were as knowledgable or skilled as Apollo Creed. Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) was an electrifying character in the Rocky franchise, and from the very beginning, was the best fighter.

Where did all of Rocky’s money go?

Rocky Balboa is forced to retire after having permanent damage inflicted on him in the ring by the Russian boxer Ivan Drago. Returning home after the Drago bout, Balboa discovers that the fortune that he had acquired as heavyweight champ has been stolen and lost on the stockmarket by his accountant.