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* ImageSource: IconicSequelSong (the sequel part, featuring "Eye of the Tiger").
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* TheForeignSubtitle: Brazil: ''Rocky III: O Desafio Supremo (The Supreme Challenge)''
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* TheOriginalDarrin: In the [[DuelingDubs first]] Latin American Spanish dub, Rocky is voiced by Eduardo Liñán, who voiced him in the first movie's original dub and was replaced by Creator/ArturoMercado during the second one.
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* ImageSource: IconicSequelSong (the sequel part, featuring "Eye of the Tiger").
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* TrilogyCreep: This was intended to be the last Rocky film. However, due to the film's success, Creator/SylvesterStallone decided to keep the series going.
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* CreatorCouple: Creator/SylvesterStallone's first wife Sasha was the blonde groupie who asked for and got a kiss from Rocky during his public training session for his first fight with Clubber Lang.
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* RealLifeRelative: Creator/SylvesterStallone's first wife Sasha was the blonde groupie who asked for and got a kiss from Rocky during his public training session for his first fight with Clubber Lang.
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** The famous Rocky statue in Philadelphia. It's still there today! Although, not at the top of the steps like in the films.
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** The famous Rocky statue in Philadelphia. It's still there today! Although, not at the top of the steps like in the films.films, but rather off to the side next to the base of the steps.
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* ScullyBox: While already a tall man in real life (especially then, as he's shrunken several inches in his old age), Hulk Hogan is obviously using this in his scenes in order for Thunderlips to tower over Rocky.
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* CastTheExpert: Pro wrestler Thunderlips is played by actual pro wrestler Wrestling/HulkHogan.
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* CastTheExpert: CastTheExpert:
** Pro wrestler Thunderlips is played by actual pro wrestlerWrestling/HulkHogan.Wrestling/HulkHogan.
** The referee of the bout between Rocky and Thunderlips was played by Johnny "Red Shoes" Dugan, a real life wrestling referee.
** Pro wrestler Thunderlips is played by actual pro wrestler
** The referee of the bout between Rocky and Thunderlips was played by Johnny "Red Shoes" Dugan, a real life wrestling referee.
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* WrittenByCastmemberWrittenByCastMember: Creator/SylvesterStallone wrote the script.
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* RealitySubtext: As he had done with the first two films, writer Creator/SylvesterStallone incorporated biographical elements from his own life into Rocky's story. In particular, he chose to focus on the 'unreal' aspects of Rocky's life, and how out of touch he has become with 'normality'. When making this film, Stallone was at the height of his fame, and much of the over-the-top celebrity exposure experienced by Rocky was based on experiences Stallone had had himself.
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* RealitySubtext: RealitySubtext:
** As he had done with the first two films, writer Creator/SylvesterStallone incorporated biographical elements from his own life into Rocky's story. In particular, he chose to focus on the 'unreal' aspects of Rocky's life, and how out of touch he has become with 'normality'. When making this film, Stallone was at the height of his fame, and much of the over-the-top celebrity exposure experienced by Rocky was based on experiences Stallone had had himself.
** As he had done with the first two films, writer Creator/SylvesterStallone incorporated biographical elements from his own life into Rocky's story. In particular, he chose to focus on the 'unreal' aspects of Rocky's life, and how out of touch he has become with 'normality'. When making this film, Stallone was at the height of his fame, and much of the over-the-top celebrity exposure experienced by Rocky was based on experiences Stallone had had himself.
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* DirectedByCastmemberDirectedByCastMember: It was directed by Creator/SylvesterStallone.
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** Creator/SylvesterStallone originally wanted to use "Another One Bites The Dust" by ''Music/{{Queen}}'', but couldn't get the rights. Instead, he contacted the band Survivor to write a new song, which became "Eye Of The Tiger". It's safe to say it turned out better than Stallone could have hoped.
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** Creator/SylvesterStallone originally wanted to use "Another One Bites The the Dust" by ''Music/{{Queen}}'', Music/{{Queen}}, but couldn't get the rights. Instead, he contacted the band Survivor to write a new song, which became "Eye Of The of the Tiger". It's safe to say it turned out better than Stallone could have hoped.
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* TheCastShowoff: Thunderlips is played an actual fighter. Not by a boxer, but a wrestler, Wrestling/HulkHogan.
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* TheCastShowoff: CastTheExpert: Pro wrestler Thunderlips is played an by actual fighter. Not by a boxer, but a wrestler, pro wrestler Wrestling/HulkHogan.
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* WordOfGod: According to Creator/SylvesterStallone, Clubber Lang later became a born-again Christian and a ringside announcer, paralleling the life of George Foreman, the boxer who was a partial inspiration for Lang.
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* WordOfGod: According to Creator/SylvesterStallone, Clubber Lang later became a born-again Christian and a ringside announcer, paralleling the life of George Foreman, the boxer who was a partial inspiration for Lang.Lang (as well as Lang's own actor, as Mr. T himself is also a born-again Christian).
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* MeanCharacterNiceActor: The difference between Clubber Lang and Creator/MrT is night and day. Clubber Lang is an arrogant {{jerkass}} villian who deserved his loss. Mr. T (the actor) is a top bloke who wants kids to stay in school and is a very giving person.
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** Creator/MrT as Clubber Lang. Having him as an antagonist seems a bit weird, considering his more benevolent roles in ''Series/TheATeam'' and ''WesternAnimation/MisterT'' during the same decade.
** Averted with Wrestling/HulkHogan (at the time). Most people know The Hulkster as an AllAmericanFace, but when he got his start in wrestling, he was actually a heel. Rocky III was filmed right at the start of Hulkamania, when Hogan would go through his HeelFaceTurn (he'd go through the most infamous FaceHeelTurn in wrestling 13 years later...)
* PlayingAgainstType:
** Creator/MrT as Clubber Lang. Having him as an antagonist seems a bit weird, considering his more benevolent roles in ''Series/TheATeam'' and ''WesternAnimation/MisterT'' during the same decade.
** Averted with Wrestling/HulkHogan (at the time). Most people know The Hulkster as an AllAmericanFace, but when he got his start in wrestling, he was actually a heel. Rocky III was filmed right at the start of Hulkamania, when Hogan would go through his HeelFaceTurn (he'd go through the most infamous FaceHeelTurn in wrestling 13 years later...)
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* MeanCharacterNiceActor: The difference between Clubber Lang and Creator/MrT is night and day. Clubber Lang is an arrogant {{jerkass}} villian who deserved his loss. Mr. T (the actor) is a top bloke who wants kids to stay in school and is a very giving person.
* PlayingAgainstType:
**PlayingAgainstType: Creator/MrT as Clubber Lang. Having him as an antagonist seems a bit weird, considering his more benevolent roles in ''Series/TheATeam'' and ''WesternAnimation/MisterT'' during the same decade.
** Averted with Wrestling/HulkHogan (at the time). Most people know The Hulkster as an AllAmericanFace, but when he got his start in wrestling, he was actually a heel. Rocky III was filmed right at the start of Hulkamania, when Hogan would go through his HeelFaceTurn (he'd go through the most infamous FaceHeelTurn in wrestling 13 years later...)decade.
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** Averted with Wrestling/HulkHogan (at the time). Most people know The Hulkster as an AllAmericanFace, but when he got his start in wrestling, he was actually a heel. Rocky III was filmed right at the start of Hulkamania, when Hogan would go through his HeelFaceTurn (he'd go through the most infamous FaceHeelTurn in wrestling 13 years later...)
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* MeanCharacterNiceActor: The difference between Clubber Lang and Creator/MrT is night and day. Clubber Lang is an arrogant {{jerkass}} villian who deserved his loss. Mr. T (the actor) is a top bloke who wants kids to stay in school and is a very giving person.
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* CreatorsFavoriteEpisode: This is Carl Weathers' favourite entry in the series because of how well Apollo Creed is humanised in it.
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* CreatorsFavoriteEpisode: This is Carl Weathers' Creator/CarlWeathers' favourite entry in the series because of how well Apollo Creed is humanised in it.
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** Averted with HulkHogan (at the time). Most people know The Hulkster as an AllAmericanFace, but when he got his start in wrestling, he was actually a heel. Rocky III was filmed right at the start of Hulkamania, when Hogan would go through his HeelFaceTurn (he'd go through the most infamous FaceHeelTurn in wrestling 13 years later...)
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** Averted with HulkHogan Wrestling/HulkHogan (at the time). Most people know The Hulkster as an AllAmericanFace, but when he got his start in wrestling, he was actually a heel. Rocky III was filmed right at the start of Hulkamania, when Hogan would go through his HeelFaceTurn (he'd go through the most infamous FaceHeelTurn in wrestling 13 years later...)
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* StarMakingRole: Prior to this film, Hulk Hogan wasn't very well-known outside of the pro wrestling fandom. This film gave him the exposure needed for Hulkamania to kick off.
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* StarMakingRole: Prior to this film, Hulk Hogan Wrestling/HulkHogan wasn't very well-known outside of the pro wrestling fandom. This film gave him the exposure needed for Hulkamania to kick off.
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* StarMakingRole: Prior to this film, Hulk Hogan wasn't very well-known outside of the pro wrestling fandom. This film gave him the exposure needed for Hulkamania to kick off.
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* RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor: Clubber Lang is a relentless, trash-talking bastard who'll start fights for his own amusement and try to steal your wife. Creator/MrT? He's one of the nicest guys around who encourages kids to stay in school and not do drugs.
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* BTeamSequel: John G. Avildsen was approached to direct, but turned it down. Despite the fiasco of Stallone's ''Film/ParadiseAlley'', Alvidsen encouraged Stallone to direct it
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** John G. Avildsen was approached to direct, but turned it down. Despite the fiasco of Stallone's ''Film/ParadiseAlley'', Alvidsen encouraged Stallone to direct it.
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* CreatorsFavoriteEpisode: This is Carl Weathers' favourite entry in the series because of how well Apollo Creed is humanised in it.
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* ActorAllusion: Rocky's appearance on ''Series/TheMuppetShow'' is taken from Creator/SylvesterStallone's actual guest appearance on the show. They just dubbed Rocky over his name.
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** Creator/SylvesterStallone originally wanted to use "Another One Bites The Dust" by ''{{Queen}}'', but couldn't get the rights. Instead, he contacted the band Survivor to write a new song, which became "Eye Of The Tiger". It's safe to say it turned out better than Stallone could have hoped.
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** Creator/SylvesterStallone originally wanted to use "Another One Bites The Dust" by ''{{Queen}}'', ''Music/{{Queen}}'', but couldn't get the rights. Instead, he contacted the band Survivor to write a new song, which became "Eye Of The Tiger". It's safe to say it turned out better than Stallone could have hoped.
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* {{Defictionalization}}: Played with; while a [[Pinball/{{Rocky}} "Rocky" pinball machine]] does exist, it's not the one that Paulie smashes.
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* {{Defictionalization}}: {{Defictionalization}}:
** Played with; while a [[Pinball/{{Rocky}} "Rocky" pinball machine]] does exist, it's not the one that Pauliesmashes.smashes.
** The famous Rocky statue in Philadelphia. It's still there today! Although, not at the top of the steps like in the films.
** Played with; while a [[Pinball/{{Rocky}} "Rocky" pinball machine]] does exist, it's not the one that Paulie
** The famous Rocky statue in Philadelphia. It's still there today! Although, not at the top of the steps like in the films.
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* {{Defictionalization}}: Played with; while a [[Pinball/{{Rocky}} "Rocky" pinball machine]] does exist, it's not the one that Paulie smashes.
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* TheCastShowoff: Thunderlips is played an actual fighter. Not by a boxer, but a wrestler, Wrestling/HulkHogan.
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* PlayingAgainstType: This is one of the rare times Creator/MrT was a bad guy.
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* PlayingAgainstType: This RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor: Clubber Lang is a relentless, trash-talking bastard who'll start fights for his own amusement and try to steal your wife. Creator/MrT? He's one of the rare times nicest guys around who encourages kids to stay in school and not do drugs.
* PlayingAgainstType:
** Creator/MrT as Clubber Lang. Having him as an antagonist seems a bit weird, considering his more benevolent roles in ''Series/TheATeam'' and ''WesternAnimation/MisterT'' during the same decade.
** Averted with HulkHogan (at the time). Most people know The Hulkster as an AllAmericanFace, but when he got his start in wrestling, he was actually abad guy.heel. Rocky III was filmed right at the start of Hulkamania, when Hogan would go through his HeelFaceTurn (he'd go through the most infamous FaceHeelTurn in wrestling 13 years later...)
* PlayingAgainstType:
** Creator/MrT as Clubber Lang. Having him as an antagonist seems a bit weird, considering his more benevolent roles in ''Series/TheATeam'' and ''WesternAnimation/MisterT'' during the same decade.
** Averted with HulkHogan (at the time). Most people know The Hulkster as an AllAmericanFace, but when he got his start in wrestling, he was actually a
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/MorganFreeman auditioned for the role of Clubber Lang's trainer.
** Creator/SylvesterStallone wanted to use "Another One Bites the Dust" by Music/{{Queen}} as the theme song, but he was unable to get the rights.
** Creator/SylvesterStallone wanted to use "Another One Bites the Dust" by Music/{{Queen}} as the theme song, but he was unable to get the rights.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** Creator/MorganFreeman auditioned for the role of Clubber Lang's trainer.
** Creator/SylvesterStallone originally wanted to use "Another One Bitesthe The Dust" by Music/{{Queen}} as the theme song, ''{{Queen}}'', but he was unable to couldn't get the rights.rights. Instead, he contacted the band Survivor to write a new song, which became "Eye Of The Tiger". It's safe to say it turned out better than Stallone could have hoped.
** Creator/MorganFreeman auditioned for the role of Clubber Lang's trainer.
** Creator/SylvesterStallone originally wanted to use "Another One Bites
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** "You're the Best" by Joe Esposito was supposed to be the theme song, but it wasn't used. It was the theme song for ''Film/TheKarateKid''.
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** "You're the Best" by Joe Esposito was supposed to be the theme song, but it wasn't used. It was the theme song for ''Film/TheKarateKid''.''Film/TheKarateKid1984''.
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* WordOfGod: According to Creator/SylvesterStallone, Clubber Lang later became a born-again Christian and a ringside announcer.
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* WordOfGod: According to Creator/SylvesterStallone, Clubber Lang later became a born-again Christian and a ringside announcer.announcer, paralleling the life of George Foreman, the boxer who was a partial inspiration for Lang.
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** Much of the merchandise shown in the opening montage was in fact available in real life, most notably the pinball machine bearing Rocky's name.
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* ActorAllusion: Rocky's appearance on ''Series/TheMuppetShow'' is taken from Creator/SylvesterStallone's actual guest appearance on the show. They just dubbed Rocky over his name.
* BreakawayPopHit: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor.
* DirectedByCastmember
* DyeingForYourArt: In preparation for film, Creator/SylvesterStallone claims to have got his body fat percentage down to his all-time low of 2.8% and weighed 155 lbs. He stated that he ate only ten egg whites and a piece of toast a day, having a fruit every third day. His training consisted of a two-mile jog in the morning followed by a two-hour weight training, a nap during the afternoon followed by 18 rounds of sparring, another weight training and finishing the day with a swim.
* EnforcedMethodActing: During the rematch with Lang, you can see Rocky inadvertently spit on Paulie. His reaction is genuine.
* PlayingAgainstType: This is one of the rare times Creator/MrT was a bad guy.
* RealitySubtext: As he had done with the first two films, writer Creator/SylvesterStallone incorporated biographical elements from his own life into Rocky's story. In particular, he chose to focus on the 'unreal' aspects of Rocky's life, and how out of touch he has become with 'normality'. When making this film, Stallone was at the height of his fame, and much of the over-the-top celebrity exposure experienced by Rocky was based on experiences Stallone had had himself.
* RealLifeRelative: Creator/SylvesterStallone's first wife Sasha was the blonde groupie who asked for and got a kiss from Rocky during his public training session for his first fight with Clubber Lang.
* TrilogyCreep: This was intended to be the last Rocky film. However, due to the film's success, Creator/SylvesterStallone decided to keep the series going.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/MorganFreeman auditioned for the role of Clubber Lang's trainer.
** Creator/SylvesterStallone wanted to use "Another One Bites the Dust" by Music/{{Queen}} as the theme song, but he was unable to get the rights.
** John G. Avildsen was approached to direct, but turned it down. Despite the fiasco of Stallone's ''Film/ParadiseAlley'', Alvidsen encouraged Stallone to direct it.
** "You're the Best" by Joe Esposito was supposed to be the theme song, but it wasn't used. It was the theme song for ''Film/TheKarateKid''.
* WordOfGod: According to Creator/SylvesterStallone, Clubber Lang later became a born-again Christian and a ringside announcer.
* WrittenByCastmember
* BreakawayPopHit: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor.
* DirectedByCastmember
* DyeingForYourArt: In preparation for film, Creator/SylvesterStallone claims to have got his body fat percentage down to his all-time low of 2.8% and weighed 155 lbs. He stated that he ate only ten egg whites and a piece of toast a day, having a fruit every third day. His training consisted of a two-mile jog in the morning followed by a two-hour weight training, a nap during the afternoon followed by 18 rounds of sparring, another weight training and finishing the day with a swim.
* EnforcedMethodActing: During the rematch with Lang, you can see Rocky inadvertently spit on Paulie. His reaction is genuine.
* PlayingAgainstType: This is one of the rare times Creator/MrT was a bad guy.
* RealitySubtext: As he had done with the first two films, writer Creator/SylvesterStallone incorporated biographical elements from his own life into Rocky's story. In particular, he chose to focus on the 'unreal' aspects of Rocky's life, and how out of touch he has become with 'normality'. When making this film, Stallone was at the height of his fame, and much of the over-the-top celebrity exposure experienced by Rocky was based on experiences Stallone had had himself.
* RealLifeRelative: Creator/SylvesterStallone's first wife Sasha was the blonde groupie who asked for and got a kiss from Rocky during his public training session for his first fight with Clubber Lang.
* TrilogyCreep: This was intended to be the last Rocky film. However, due to the film's success, Creator/SylvesterStallone decided to keep the series going.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/MorganFreeman auditioned for the role of Clubber Lang's trainer.
** Creator/SylvesterStallone wanted to use "Another One Bites the Dust" by Music/{{Queen}} as the theme song, but he was unable to get the rights.
** John G. Avildsen was approached to direct, but turned it down. Despite the fiasco of Stallone's ''Film/ParadiseAlley'', Alvidsen encouraged Stallone to direct it.
** "You're the Best" by Joe Esposito was supposed to be the theme song, but it wasn't used. It was the theme song for ''Film/TheKarateKid''.
* WordOfGod: According to Creator/SylvesterStallone, Clubber Lang later became a born-again Christian and a ringside announcer.
* WrittenByCastmember
