Rocky II (11/12) Movie CLIP - Heavyweight Champion of the World (1979) HD

CLIP DESCRIPTION:
Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) himself struggles to get up after knocking out Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), but makes it up and wins in the end.

FILM DESCRIPTION:
By concentrating on character development with this first of several sequels to his Oscar-winning smash Rocky (1976), writer/director Sylvester Stallone earned critical praise that would desert him with the boxing saga's shallower subsequent chapters. Stallone returns as Rocky Balboa, a Philadelphia prize fighter enjoying his brief fame after nearly defeating world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). When Rocky is offered lucrative product endorsement opportunities, his limited education and lack of sophistication quickly become an impediment to his future success, causing him embarrassment and his pregnant wife, Adrian (Talia Shire), a great deal of financial concern. Meanwhile, Creed is brooding over his near loss to a fighter he considers an amateur far beneath him and decides to goad a reluctant Rocky into a high-profile rematch. With the family resources dwindling and his pride wounded, Rocky decides that fighting is all he knows and makes the fateful decision to climb back into the ring once more with Creed to vie for the championship belt, despite assurances from all concerned that he will blind himself irreparably.

CREDITS:
TM & © MGM (1979)
Cast: Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, Lou Fillipo, Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Producers: Robert Chartoff, Arthur Chobanian, Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone

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[Murph]

Let’s all take a moment and appreciate his mobster buddy who never asked Rocky to take a fall for a bet, but just supported him every step of the way. True homies

[theeggbreadguy]

When Rocky stands up and the music kicks in, I get the chills every time

[ElDurdanta]

The best thing about Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed is the mutual respect. After getting beaten to death by a reigning world champion and then defeating him the first thing he says to him is "you're great" and Creed lifts his opponents arms up in acknowledgement that he's even greater. Stuff legends are made of...

[Priceluked]

Always thought it was funny how Rocky's old boss from when he was a loanshark always went to his matches and rooted for him.

[tonykavanagh]

Best scene from any of the Rocky movies.... Not just because of the nail biting suspense in the ring but... Adrian in pure desperation... Paulie going mad... Micky literally praying on the ringside... The music kicking in... The bell ringing.... All perfect.

[hjiuz]

When you hear “rocky balboa has shocked the world” you gotta feel such warmth

[chotzrary]

When Rocky II, came out and people went to go see it the reaction from the audience was so violent and amazing when Apollo and Rocky fell. They gasped, they got up, they were shivering from anxiety and suspense. And they were yelling at the screen for Rocky to get up. And when he finally did, they cheered, clapped like it was real. That's how good movies were back during the second golden age of Hollywood. Wish they made movies like these again. Where the audience interacted with screen again.

[HALFTHEMIKE]

I love the fact that Gazzo was there for Rocky at both of his fights with Apollo. Despite Rocky being out of that business, Gazzo still loves Rocky and supports him.

[fabioenchilladas]

"Rocky Balboa has shocked the world." That line still gives me goosebumps

[greedyd]

Tony tried to tell Apollo that they didn't need that man in their life

[TheAlphaFury]

Gotta hand it to Creed, he could have taken the safe way and not attack (like some of today's fighters).. but he had too much pride and wanted to knock him out.

[brandonjones]

Adrian's reaction to the count at ten and Rocky winning was like a real reaction. Actors today should take notes.

[michaelkean]

weird to think that
Rocky's fought killers like Laang and Drago but Apollo was without a doubt his toughest fight ever in his entire career.

[mp-ip]

I can just imagine in 1979 the audience screaming at the screen just like in the movie. "Get up Rocky!"

[henrywilliamsiii]

Apollo showed greatness and professionalism when he lifted Rocky's arm in victory!

[ChromeShade]

1:54 It's easy to miss but it sounds like Paulie is yelling "He won! He won!" and I love that. These people talk so coarse to each other but they are supportive to the very end when it really matters

[vincentcorpus]

One of the best endings to a movie ever!

[dannyspooner]

One thing I truly love, is how happy Gazo is to see Rocky win. He knew Rocky had potential, he never gave up on him, he may have done questionable things, but he was a friend to Rocky. He gave him work, he gave him $50 to take Adrian on a date (and didn’t make fun of him for it), gave him $400 to go towards his training (which that kinda money back in the 70’s) the guy knew Rocky was special

[kimberlywatkins]

The announcer is who made this scene unforgettable!!!I still get chills when he says Rocky Balboa has shocked the world!! Greatest fight in movie history!

[DanielWesleyKCK]

1:58 ... the drummer playing those hi hats at that tempo is the real hero.