Sylvester Stallone

"I never wanted Rocky characters to be exploited by these parasites," the star declared.

While many other classic characters have returned in later films, Lang remains absent.

Creator publishes picture of producer Irwin Winkler as serpent with knife-blade tongue.

Even Sammy Hagar couldn't save this truck-driving arm wrestler movie.

Oscar-winning boxing film was released on Nov. 21, 1976.

The formula pioneered by Sylvester Stallone's breakthrough hit helped define popular filmmaking in the 1980s.

His grizzled Los Angeles police officer is called upon to stop a band of murdering sadists.

Bandmate Eddie Van Halen played bass on 'Over the Top' song.

Third sequel features many aspects that were too big to believe - but fans love it anyway.

The fifth installment almost ended the franchise - in multiple ways.