Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a chance to fight heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. In a bid to earn respect and glory, Rocky jumps into the ring, unaware of the tough task ahead of him.

Initial release: 21 November 1976 (USA)
Director: John G. Avildsen
Featured song: Gonna Fly Now
Screenplay: Sylvester Stallone
Awards: Academy Award for Best Picture