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The 1976 film *Rocky* was a major studio production with a budget exceeding $5 million.
Answer: False
The film *Rocky* was an independent production with an estimated budget under $1.1 million, not a major studio production exceeding $5 million.
Sylvester Stallone was solely responsible for directing the film *Rocky*, in addition to writing and starring in it.
Answer: False
While Sylvester Stallone wrote and starred in *Rocky*, John G. Avildsen was the director of the film.
*Rocky* had its world premiere in Los Angeles before its initial New York City premiere.
Answer: False
The world premiere of *Rocky* took place in New York City on November 20, 1976, with the Los Angeles premiere occurring later, on December 1, 1976.
The budget allocated for *Rocky*'s musical score was over $100,000.
Answer: False
The budget for the music in *Rocky* was $25,000, which covered all associated costs.
*Rocky* was the very first film to utilize the innovative Steadicam technology.
Answer: False
While *Rocky* notably used the Steadicam, it was actually the third film to employ this innovative camera technology, not the first.
Due to the film's low budget, several of Sylvester Stallone's family members played minor roles or worked on the crew.
Answer: True
The film's low budget led to several of Sylvester Stallone's family members, including his father, brother, and first wife, taking on minor roles or crew positions.
Carl Weathers was the first choice for the role of Apollo Creed.
Answer: False
Real-life boxer Ken Norton was initially sought for the role of Apollo Creed before Carl Weathers was ultimately cast.
The running time of the 1976 film *Rocky* was exactly two hours.
Answer: False
The running time of the 1976 film *Rocky* was 119 minutes, which is just under two hours.
The film *Rocky* was produced in the United States and primarily features the English language.
Answer: True
The film *Rocky* was produced in the United States and is primarily spoken in English.
What is the 1976 film *Rocky* primarily known for?
Answer: Being the first installment in the *Rocky* franchise and featuring Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa.
The 1976 film *Rocky* is primarily known as the inaugural installment of the *Rocky* franchise, starring Sylvester Stallone in the titular role.
Who directed the critically acclaimed 1976 film *Rocky*?
Answer: John G. Avildsen
John G. Avildsen was the director of the 1976 film *Rocky*, for which he received an Academy Award.
What was the approximate worldwide gross of the film *Rocky*?
Answer: $225 million
Despite a modest budget, *Rocky* achieved a worldwide gross of approximately $225 million, making it the highest-grossing film of 1976.
When did *Rocky* have its wider release throughout North America?
Answer: December 3, 1976
*Rocky* was officially released throughout North America on December 3, 1976, following its initial premieres.
What innovative camera technology was used during *Rocky*'s training montages, though it was not the first film to feature it?
Answer: Garrett Brown's Steadicam
Garrett Brown's Steadicam was notably employed during *Rocky*'s training montages to achieve smooth, dynamic shots, though it was the third film to use this technology.
Which member of Sylvester Stallone's family played a minor role as a street corner singer in *Rocky*?
Answer: His brother, Frank Stallone
Sylvester Stallone's brother, Frank Stallone, played the minor role of a street corner singer in *Rocky*, a contribution made possible by the film's low budget.
Who was initially considered for the role of Apollo Creed before Carl Weathers was cast?
Answer: Ken Norton
Real-life boxer Ken Norton was initially considered for the role of Apollo Creed before he withdrew, and Carl Weathers was subsequently cast.
Who composed the musical score for *Rocky*, including the theme song 'Gonna Fly Now'?
Answer: Bill Conti
Bill Conti composed the entire musical score for *Rocky*, including the iconic theme song 'Gonna Fly Now'.
What was the running time of the 1976 film *Rocky*?
Answer: 119 minutes
The 1976 film *Rocky* has an official running time of 119 minutes.
Who played the character of Michael 'Mickey' Goldmill in the film *Rocky*?
Answer: Burgess Meredith
Burgess Meredith portrayed the character of Michael 'Mickey' Goldmill, Rocky's trainer, in the film *Rocky*.
*Rocky* significantly popularized the rags-to-riches and American Dream themes within the sports drama genre.
Answer: True
The film *Rocky* is widely recognized for popularizing the rags-to-riches and American Dream themes, which became central to the sports drama genre.
Rocky Balboa earned his shot at the world heavyweight championship by defeating several top-ranked contenders in a series of elimination fights.
Answer: False
Rocky Balboa received his championship opportunity due to Apollo Creed's scheduled opponent withdrawing and Creed's desire for a Bicentennial spectacle, not through a series of elimination fights.
Before the championship fight, Rocky Balboa was a successful professional boxer who also managed a small gym.
Answer: False
Prior to the championship fight, Rocky Balboa was a poor, small-time club fighter who also worked as a debt collector, not a successful professional boxer managing a gym.
Mickey Goldmill immediately recognized Rocky's potential and offered to train him from their first meeting.
Answer: False
Mickey Goldmill initially viewed Rocky as wasted talent and only later offered to train him for the championship fight.
Rocky's ultimate goal for the fight against Apollo Creed was to win the world heavyweight championship title.
Answer: False
Rocky's ultimate personal goal for the fight was to 'go the distance' for all fifteen rounds, not necessarily to win the championship title.
What was the primary reason Apollo Creed chose Rocky Balboa as his opponent for the championship fight?
Answer: Creed wanted to give a local underdog a chance for the United States Bicentennial and liked Rocky's nickname.
Apollo Creed chose Rocky Balboa primarily for promotional reasons related to the United States Bicentennial and Rocky's nickname, 'The Italian Stallion,' viewing him as an underdog rather than a serious threat.
What was one of Rocky Balboa's occupations before getting his shot at the championship?
Answer: A debt collector for a Mafia loan shark
Before his championship opportunity, Rocky Balboa worked as a debt collector for a Mafia loan shark in Philadelphia, in addition to being a small-time club fighter.
How did Adrian Pennino's role evolve in Rocky's life throughout the film?
Answer: She started as a shy pet store worker and became his romantic partner and significant source of support.
Adrian Pennino's character arc shows her transformation from a shy pet store worker into Rocky's romantic partner and a vital source of emotional support, culminating in their post-fight embrace.
What was Mickey Goldmill's initial perception of Rocky Balboa before agreeing to train him?
Answer: He viewed Rocky as wasted talent.
Mickey Goldmill initially held a low opinion of Rocky Balboa's potential, viewing him as wasted talent before eventually agreeing to train him.
What was Rocky Balboa's ultimate personal goal for his fight against Apollo Creed?
Answer: To prove himself by lasting all fifteen rounds against Creed.
Rocky's primary personal objective for the fight was to 'go the distance' for all fifteen rounds against Apollo Creed, a feat that no other fighter had accomplished, to prove his own capability.
Apollo Creed made a dramatic entrance for the championship fight, dressed first as George Washington and then as Uncle Sam.
Answer: True
Apollo Creed's entrance for the championship fight was indeed elaborate, featuring costumes of George Washington and Uncle Sam, highlighting his showmanship.
Rocky Balboa knocked Apollo Creed down in the first round of their championship fight, a first for Creed.
Answer: True
In a surprising turn, Rocky Balboa knocked Apollo Creed down in the first round, marking the first time Creed had ever been knocked down in his career.
By the end of the fight, only Rocky Balboa sustained significant injuries, while Apollo Creed remained largely unscathed.
Answer: False
Both Rocky and Apollo Creed sustained significant injuries by the end of the fight, with Apollo suffering internal bleeding and a broken rib.
The championship fight between Rocky and Apollo Creed was declared a draw.
Answer: False
The championship fight was decided by a split decision, with Apollo Creed being declared the winner, not a draw.
Immediately after the fight, Rocky and Adrian celebrated his impressive performance with his trainer, Mickey.
Answer: False
Immediately after the fight, Rocky and Adrian embraced and professed their love for each other, seemingly unconcerned with the official outcome or celebrating with Mickey.
What surprising event occurred early in the championship fight between Rocky and Apollo Creed?
Answer: Rocky knocked Apollo Creed down in the first round.
A significant and unexpected event early in the championship fight was Rocky Balboa knocking Apollo Creed down in the first round, a first in Creed's career.
What injury did Apollo Creed sustain by the end of the fifteen-round fight?
Answer: Internal bleeding and a broken rib.
By the conclusion of the fifteen-round fight, Apollo Creed suffered internal bleeding and a broken rib, among other injuries.
What was the official outcome of the championship fight between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed?
Answer: Apollo Creed won by a split decision.
The championship fight between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed was officially decided by a split decision, with Apollo Creed emerging as the winner.
In 2006, the Library of Congress selected *Rocky* for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
Answer: True
The Library of Congress recognized *Rocky*'s cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance by selecting it for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2006.
*Rocky* won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Answer: False
*Rocky* won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing, but Sylvester Stallone was only *nominated* for Best Original Screenplay, not a winner.
Sylvester Stallone was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in *Rocky*.
Answer: False
Sylvester Stallone was nominated for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay for *Rocky*, not Best Supporting Actor.
The American Film Institute ranked *Rocky* as the best sports film of all time.
Answer: False
The American Film Institute ranked *Rocky* as the second-best sports film of all time, after *Raging Bull*.
Which major Academy Award did *Rocky* win?
Answer: Best Picture
*Rocky* won the Academy Award for Best Picture, along with Best Director and Best Film Editing.
For which two Academy Awards was Sylvester Stallone nominated for *Rocky*?
Answer: Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay
Sylvester Stallone received Academy Award nominations for both Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay for his contributions to *Rocky*.
What Golden Globe Award did *Rocky* win?
Answer: Best Motion Picture – Drama
*Rocky* was honored with the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama.
How did the American Film Institute (AFI) rank *Rocky* among sports films in 2008?
Answer: Second-best, after *Raging Bull*.
In 2008, the American Film Institute ranked *Rocky* as the second-best film in the sports genre, following *Raging Bull*.
Which organization voted *Rocky* as one of the 75 best-edited films in cinema?
Answer: The Motion Picture Editors Guild
The Motion Picture Editors Guild recognized *Rocky* by voting it as one of the 75 best-edited films in cinematic history.
The theme song 'Gonna Fly Now' failed to achieve significant commercial success on music charts.
Answer: False
The theme song 'Gonna Fly Now' achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 list in July 1977.
The 'Rocky Steps' are located at the New York City Museum of Modern Art.
Answer: False
The 'Rocky Steps' are famously located at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, not the New York City Museum of Modern Art.
The statue of Rocky has always remained at the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps since its creation.
Answer: False
The statue of Rocky was initially placed at the top of the steps but was later relocated to the sidewalk outside the Spectrum Arena and then permanently moved to a spot next to the steps.
Sylvester Stallone directed the documentary '*40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic*'.
Answer: False
Sylvester Stallone hand-picked Derek Wayne Johnson to direct and produce '*40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic*', though Stallone narrated it.
Sylvester Stallone appeared in all direct sequels and spin-off films in the *Rocky* franchise.
Answer: False
Sylvester Stallone did not appear in *Creed III*, which is part of the *Rocky* spin-off series.
A prequel to *Rocky* focusing on a young Rocky Balboa has already been officially announced and is in production.
Answer: False
Sylvester Stallone mentioned in July 2019 that there have been *ongoing discussions* about developing a prequel, not that it has been officially announced and is in production.
The first video game based on the *Rocky* film was released in 2002.
Answer: False
The first video game based on the *Rocky* film was released in 1987 for the Master System, with a later game released in 2002.
*Rocky* has never been adapted into a stage musical.
Answer: False
*Rocky* was adapted into a stage musical that premiered in Hamburg, Germany, in 2012 and on Broadway in 2014.
What was a notable achievement of the theme song 'Gonna Fly Now'?
Answer: It reached number one on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 list.
The theme song 'Gonna Fly Now' achieved significant commercial success by reaching number one on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 list in July 1977.
What famous Philadelphia landmark became known as the 'Rocky Steps'?
Answer: The front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
The front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art gained widespread recognition as the 'Rocky Steps' due to their iconic appearance in the film's training montage.
Where is the statue of Rocky permanently located today?
Answer: Next to the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps.
The statue of Rocky is permanently located next to the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, after having been moved several times.
Which documentary about *Rocky* features Sylvester Stallone narrating behind-the-scenes footage?
Answer: *40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic*
The documentary '*40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic*', released in 2020, features Sylvester Stallone narrating behind-the-scenes footage.
Which of the following films is a spin-off from the original *Rocky* franchise?
Answer: *Creed*
*Creed* (2015) is the inaugural film in a spin-off series from the original *Rocky* franchise, focusing on Adonis Creed.
What did Sylvester Stallone mention in July 2019 regarding the *Rocky* franchise?
Answer: Ongoing discussions about developing a prequel focusing on a young Rocky Balboa.
In July 2019, Sylvester Stallone indicated that there were ongoing discussions about developing a prequel film centered on a young Rocky Balboa.
Which platform was the 1987 video game '*Rocky*' released for?
Answer: Master System
The 1987 video game '*Rocky*' was released for the Master System, among other platforms.
When did the musical adaptation of *Rocky* premiere on Broadway?
Answer: March 2014
The musical adaptation of *Rocky* premiered on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theater in March 2014, following its initial debut in Germany.