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Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_1'); })The one where Rocky and Apollo get a rematch.Rocky II is a 1979 American film which is the first sequel to Rocky. It was written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone.The story picks up directly after the ending of the first movie, in which Philadelphia underdog Rocky Balboa was able to do what no other boxer could: pushed World Heavyweight Champion Apollo Creed to a full fifteen-round match. Although Apollo was awarded the victory on points, his wounded pride (and a heap of hate mail accusing him of losing) pushes him to demand a rematch from Rocky so he can decisively beat him once and for all.Rocky initially turns down the challenge, as he was able to accomplish his personal goal of "going the distance" in the first bout, and retires due to an eye injury sustained during the fight. However, circumstances conspire to force the two men back into the ring: Apollo is driven towards increasingly desperate actions to eliminate what he sees as an existential threat to his career and legacy, and Rocky proves unable to manage his newfound fame and loses most of his money. Eventually the build-up of personal and practical reasons culminates in a rematch being scheduled, set amidst the backdrop of Rocky marrying Adrian and the birth of their son.Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_2'); })The film is followed by Rocky III, released in 1982. | |
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Actor Allusion: During the ambulance drive to the hospital during the opening credits, the movie poster from Paradise Alley, also written, directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone can be seen on the back of a bus. In the scene where Rocky is filming a commercial for Beast cologne, one of the chairs in the background reads Joe Spinell. 'Joe Spinell' (qv) is the actor who plays loan shark Tony Gazzo in the first two films. | |
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Artistic License – Sports: The final punch that Rocky throws in the climactic fight sends both Apollo and himself tumbling to the canvas, and the referee begins the 10-count for both men. The commentators mention how if both men are counted out, Apollo retains the title by default. According to boxing's actual rules, however, Rocky would not be in danger of being counted out: Apollo did not hit him, Rocky's fall was due to his own momentum from throwing that punch as well as being off balance. The referee would have ruled it a slip, and the 10-count would be solely for Apollo. | |
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