Levy, and written by samuel franco and evan kilgore. It tells the rags to riches american dream story of rocky balboa, an uneducated, but kindhearted working class italianamerican boxer, working as a debt collector for a loan shark in the slums of philadelphia. A real life ragstoriches story, rocky marciano was born into a blue collar massachussetts family, and took up boxing in pursuit of escape. A life story is the most definitive, complete, comprehensive and entertaining film ever done about this. New movie planned on life of brocktons rocky marciano the. In its fourth decade of licensing and clearing intellectual property rights, cmg worldwide is the recognized leader in its field. Meanwhile, at a press conference held at the hotel shelton in new york city rocky marciano, world heavyweight boxing champion announced that at 32, he was hanging up his gloves to spend more time.
But behind the gloves rocky is unhappy with his gift and hes thinking of. On april 27, 1956, world heavyweight champ rocky marciano retires from boxing at age 31, saying he wants to spend more time with his family. Another real life boxer that inspired the fighting style, ethnicity, and name of rocky, is rocky marciano. Rocky is the only undefeated heavyweight champion in the history of boxing. His name and boxing style inspired the film series rocky, which starred sylvester stallone as rocky balboa. During his career, marciano held the heavyweight boxing title for four years in the 1950s, and he is the only boxing champion to ever retire undefeated. Avildsen, written by and starring sylvester stallone. It tells the story of the rise to fame of legendary boxer rocky. This wellcrafted film chronicles the life of the brockton blockbuster. Rocky marciano bio, facts, family famous birthdays.
Of course, the remainder of rocky s life story has the quality of a classic roman gladiator. Rocky marciano was born rocco francis marchegiano on september 1, 1923, in brockton, massachusetts. Rocky marciano biography short biography life story of. During his career, marciano held the heavyweight boxing title for four years in the 1950s, and he is the only boxing champ to ever retire undefeated, with 43 knockouts in his 49 fight career. I bought it because he is the only undefeated heavy wieght boxer and this is part of history. Narrated by oscarnominee robert loggia, this film also features interviews with rockys brothers and sisters, as well as his closest friends. Jeremy renner to play boxer rocky marciano in biopic. The forgotten story of the rocky marciano v muhammad ali super fight. Sep 02, 2014 reallife rocky to be subject of new biopic.
Training twice as hard and twice as long as anyone else, he pounds his way to victory and his reputation quickly spreads as the guy to beat. Dec 17, 20 the very best of rocky marciano highlights, the undefeated heavy weight champion of the world 490 a true champ, watch this fight after fight, including his world title fight, and his press. A life story is about marciano as a legendary champion and american hero, both in the ring and out. He unfolds rockys story like a noir novel, taking us from the champs troubled early days to his determined, againstallodds rise to the top. On august 31, 1969, on the eve before his 46th birthday rocky marciano died in a plane crash. Scott, and judd hirsch star in this biography produced for the showtime premium cable network about the life and career of rocky marciano, who rose from a childhood of. Rocky marciano biography life story of famous people. Featured are interviews with rockys brothers and sisters, as well as his closest friends. Featured are interviews with rockys family, closest friends and trainers.
A life storyspecial edition directors cut by marino amoruso at the best. Jon favreau stars in this biopic about the only undefeated world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing, rocky marciano. Featured are interviews with rocky s brothers and sisters, as well as his closest friends. His 87 percentage knockouts ranks among the highest.
He unfolds rocky s story like a noir novel, taking us from the champs troubled early days to his determined, againstallodds rise to the top. Met his wifetobe barbara in 1947 while he was a ditch digger for a gas company. Rocky marciano biography rocco francis marchegiano 1923 1969 best known as rocky marciano was an american professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955 and held the world heavyweight title from 1952 to 1956. After winning 37 fights by knockouts including a momentous victory over joe louis he finally got the answer to his dreams. Cmg helps you navigate through and effectively manage the licensing process, while providing peace of mind that you have addressed all the outstanding clearance concerns. He doesnt shy away from the seedier side of the story crooked managers and commissioners, the mob, racism, violence, etc.
This is the only documentary sanctioned by the marciano estate. It is a great detail of rocky s life from a boy and to his untimely death. A life story is the musthave collectible for any fan of this legendary boxer. This films is the most definitive, complete, comprehensive and entertaining film ever done about this legendary champion and american hero. This films is the most definitive, complete, comprehensive and. Angelo dundee, tommy lasorda, gay talese and many more. The life story of the boxing icon and american hero features historic footage, meaningful interviews, and a view of his influence beyond the ring. Reallife rocky to be subject of new biopic hollywood reporter. Rocky marciano a life story dvd, 2006 for sale online ebay. A reallife ragstoriches story, rocky marciano was born into a blue collar massachussetts family, and took up boxing in pursuit of escape. The best boxing film i have ever seen lou duva rocky marciano 490, with 43 wins coming by knockout. Comments from folk close to rocky and revelations of his personal life made this a great viewing for me. The film is narrated by oscarnominee robert loggia. However i have to say marciano telling fairy tales would be equally enjoyed, i am just that great a fan.
Rocky marciano a life story dvd, 2007 for sale online. An undefeated champion of the ring who rose through the ranks to make boxing. It is a great detail of rockys life from a boy and to his untimely death. The man from bitter ridge western english starring lex barker full length western movie duration. Of course, the remainder of rockys life story has the quality of a classic roman gladiator. Rocky marciano is a 1999 television film directed by charles winkler and presented by mgm. In the small bluecollar town of brockton, massachusetts, young rocky marciano favreau turns to the ring as his ticket out. Rocky marciano was born rocco francis marchegiano, on september 1, 1923, in brockton, massachusetts. A life story is the most definitive, complete, comprehensive and entertaining film ever done about this legendary champion and american hero. Featured are interviews with rockys brothers and sisters, as. Rocky would spend much of his life making sure she would not live in the poverty he had known growing up. Rocky marciano a life story dvd, 2006 for sale online. Guest stars include legendary boxing trainer angelo dundee, hall.
Rocky marciano biography life, family, children, name. Rocky marciano, world heavyweight boxing champion from september 23, 1952, when he knocked out champion jersey joe walcott, to april 27, 1956, when he retired from the ring. He was undefeated in 49 professional fights, scoring 43 knockouts. During his career, marciano held the heavyweight boxing title for four years in the 1950s, and he is the only boxing champ to ever retire undefeated, with. Rocky is a 1976 american sports drama film directed by john g. With jon favreau, penelope ann miller, judd hirsch, tony lo bianco. Rocky marciano the official licensing website of rocky. Rocky marciano, born and raised in brockton, is a local hero known for his extraordinarily successful heavyweight.
Rocky marciano retires as world heavyweight champion history. New movie planned on life of brocktons rocky marciano. Rocky marciano a life story dvd, 2007 for sale online ebay. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else.
Rocky marciano boxing career dvds was born rocco francis marchegiano, on september 1, 1923, in brockton, massachusetts. Training day and night, he soon developed a reputation for himself, but throughout his glory he was plagued by doubts and second thoughts. He was born in brockton, massachusetts, united states. Great life story of my favorite heavyweight of all time, rocky marciano. The secrets behind the legend of rocky marciano boxing news. The forgotten story of the rocky marciano v muhammad ali. The very best of rocky marciano highlights, the undefeated heavy weight champion of the world 490 a true champ, watch this fight after fight, including his world title fight, and his press. Reallife rocky to be subject of new biopic hollywood. What rocky marciano would have made of that boast can only be imagined. He retired as the undefeated champion of the world. It tells the story of the rise to fame of legendary boxer rocky marciano. Screenwriter mark wheaton will have access to rare articles, memorabilia and more than 600 pages of notes on the late boxers life. Sylvester stallone actually saw the fight betwen them, and while he was watching chuck wepner struggle against all odds, the script for the original rocky film was coming alive in his head. Veteran actor robert loggia narrates this officially sanctioned look at the life of boxing legend rocky marciano.
811 219 1430 147 517 314 1495 1405 969 668 1308 1348 858 785 1008 464 1098 397 102 1439 365 1543 555 1012 976 621 624 406 820 218 990 1345 909 129 47 313 315 598 687 1095