A slightly dimwitted amateur boxer from Philadelphia's tough neighborhood gets a surprise shot at fighting for the heavyweight championship, while at the same time he finds love in the arms of a shy, reclusive girl who works in the local pet store.
Starring:
Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Thayer David, Joe Spinell, Jimmy Gambina, Bill Baldwin Sr., Al Silvani
Directed by:
John G. Avildsen
Rating: PG (N/A)
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 119 min