Quotations from Rocky
Rocky is a sports drama film about a debt collector a loan shark who is also a club fighter that later has a chance to become the world heavyweight champion of the world in boxing. The film follows the life of Rocky Balboa as he is selected to fight for the title after the original opponent is injured and cannot box. To get ready for the fight, Rocky works with a 1920s-era ex-bantamweight fighter. Directed by John G. Avildsen. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Burgess Meredith, and Talia Shire.
Rocky originally saw only mixed reviews but was later seen for the greatness it is. The film was selected to be preserved in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and won three Oscar awards, including Best Picture and Best Director while being nominated for seven more. The film is now seen as a classic. Read on for some quotes from the film Rocky.
Adrian: Why do you wanna fight?
Rocky: Because I can't sing or dance.
Mickey: Your nose is broken.
Rocky: How does it look?
Mickey: Ah, it's an improvement.
Mickey: Women weaken legs!
Adrian: Is this you?
Rocky: Yeah, that's me when I was eight years old, that's the Italian Stallion when he was a baby.
Rocky: Well, ya see, sir I understand you're looking for sparring partners for Apollo, and I just want ta let ya know that I am very available.
Rocky: I just want to say hi to my girlfriend, OK? Yo, Adrian! It's me, Rocky.
Rocky: Adrian!
Fight Announcer: Your fans out there deserve a rematch!
Rocky: It ain't gonna be no rematch! Oh, come on! I had enough things in my face tonight! Adrian!
Fight Announcer: You heard him, Ladies and...
Apollo Creed: Apollo Creed vs. the Italian Stallion. Sounds like a damn monster movie.
Bodyguard: Did ya get the license number?
Rocky: Of what?
Bodyguard: The truck that run over your face.
Adrian: You want a roommate?
Rocky: Absolutely.
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