ROCKY V (Theatrical Release USA 1990)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.7|5.0 Starsìììì

Rocky V—great movie—allows Rocky a graceful exit from the boxing stage to the teaching arena rather than the professional performance arena. The movie incorporates the team of Sylvester Stallone and Sage Stallone. The story is very well done with great acting and portrayal. Good work by Director John G. Avildson with a huge thank you for reprising many of the original cast members. Although the film may not carry the legendary feeling that the first Rocky hit its audiences with, the film still spins over the top as a first rate boxing story that more than earns its investment of audience time and money.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

 Storyline

 Rocky trains the new guy on the block.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director John G. Avildsen for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Michael S. Glick for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Rocky (Sylvester Stallone), Adrian (Talia Shire), Paulie (Burt Young), Rocky Jr. (Sage Stallone), Mickey (Burgess Meredith, Tommy (Tommy Morrison), George W. Duke (Richard Gant), Jimmy (Jimmy Gambina), Karen (Delia Sheppard), Merlin Sheets (Mike Sheehan), Union Cane (Michael Anthony Williams), Chickie (Kevin Connolly), Chickie’s Pal (Hayes Swope), and Jewel (Elisebeth Peters).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Very well done. Classy. Well worth its watch.

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Ben Meyers