Sylvester Stallone

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.

From the original Oscar winning-film, to the modern 'Creed' spin-offs, we rank every film in 'Rocky' history.

The Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell film could have become a cult classic, if it hadn't been so ridiculous.

The prison escape film extended a stretch of commercial failures for its star.

In June of 1979, the first 'Rocky' sequel elevated the boxer into a box office brand.