Rocky IV

'Rocky IV', 1985

Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.

Director

Sylvester Stallone

Runtime

91 minutes

Type

Feature

Genre

Sport, Drama

Keywords

boxing, training, russophobia, training montage, cold weather

General Information

Rating

Aspect ratio

1.37 : 1 (negative ratio)

Color

Black and White | Color

Screening formats

35 mm

Awards

Napierville Cinema Festival

Winner

1985

Best Actor (Meilleur Comédien)

Marshall Trophy

Winner(s): Dolph Lundgren

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Synopsis

Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.

Rocky Balboa accompanies his friend Apollo Creed to the ring in a boxing match against a Russian Boxer named Ivan Drago. Drago is too strong for Creed, and unfortunately kills him in his match. Balboa blames himself for Creed's death and is determined to defeat Drago in a boxing match. He gains the help of Creed's former manager, Duke and travels to U.S.S.R. to take on Drago.

Summary

Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.

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