His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
Direction
Zimny lets Sly ramble beautifully, no polish required.
Editing
Seamless cuts between archival footage and present-day Stallone.
Director
Thom Zimny
Sylvester Stallone
Self
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Self
Frank Stallone Jr.
Self
Quentin Tarantino
Self
Talia Shire
Self
Henry Winkler
Self
John Herzfeld
Self
Wesley Morris
Self
Jennifer Flavin Stallone
Self
Sophia Rose Stallone
Self
Scarlet Rose Stallone
Self
Sistine Rose Stallone
Self
Sandra Bullock
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Robert De Niro
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Anthony Hopkins
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Stallone wrote Rocky in 3.5 days sitting in a room with no heat, inspired by watching Chuck Wepner go 15 rounds with Ali.
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