Rocky, 1976, was nominated for ten Academy Awards, winning 3: Best Picture, Best Director and Best Film Editing.
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Produced by: Irvin Winkler
Written by: Sylvester Stallone
Cast:
Sylvester Stallone – Rocky Balboa
Talia Shire – Adrian Pennino
Burt Young – Paulie Pennino
Carl Weathers – Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith – Mickey Goldmill
1. What elements, if any, of your definition of the American Dream do you see represented in the film?
2. Are there any elements of the American Dream are missing?
3. Overall, does the film succeed in reflecting 1970s America and the struggle many Americans had in trying to achieve a piece of “the dream”?
