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TVFactFan · 08-25-2007, 10:17 PM

When Producers got the script, they had no idea who Stallone was and had mistaken him for a blonde hair blue eyed Perry King. When the producers later met Stallone, they almost backed out

Stallone spent so much time punching the frozen sides of beef in the training scene that his knuckles were permantely disfigured

Rocky was the First Movie to ever use the Stedicam which was invented by Philadelhia's Garret Brown.

The Two scenes with Rocky running up the musuem steps was filmed two hours apart, before and after sunrise.

The Fight between Rocky and Apollo Creed was filmed in Reverse Order. The actors started in heavy makeup in Round 15 and then went backwards to Round 1. Many Credit this as the reason ROCKY won an Oscar for berst Editing.

Information came from "The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists" by Glen Macnow and Big Daddy Graham, 2006

Brian Damage · 08-25-2007, 10:20 PM

Great info Solomon!

Rocky was a great movie.

Ireneparalegal · 08-25-2007, 10:21 PM

That steady-cam that you referred to in your post is the very camera that most shows like "Cops" use when there is a lot of action and motion. Remember you asked abt how can the camera man run with the camera? Well, there it is.

TVFactFan · 08-25-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

That steady-cam that you referred to in your post is the very camera that most shows like "Cops" use when there is a lot of action and motion. Remember you asked abt how can the camera man run with the camera? Well, there it is.

Yeah I guess-lol

Ireneparalegal · 08-25-2007, 10:34 PM

Here is another fun fact:

BETTE MIDLER AS ADRIAN?

In a 1980 interview, superstar Bette Midler revealed that she'd been considered for the role of Adrian. She explained: "One supporting role I should have taken, if my then-manager hadn't turned it down, was the Talia Shire role in Rocky. I'd still like to work with Sylvester Stallone. There's something about those beefy Italians that turns me on. But when he sent over the Rocky screenplay, my manager told me it was a nice role, a nice movie, but not for me. When I saw Rocky, I was really sad that I'd lost the chance to play that girl."

TVFactFan · 08-25-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Here is another fun fact:

BETTE MIDLER AS ADRIAN?

In a 1980 interview, superstar Bette Midler revealed that she'd been considered for the role of Adrian. She explained: "One supporting role I should have taken, if my then-manager hadn't turned it down, was the Talia Shire role in Rocky. I'd still like to work with Sylvester Stallone. There's something about those beefy Italians that turns me on. But when he sent over the Rocky screenplay, my manager told me it was a nice role, a nice movie, but not for me. When I saw Rocky, I was really sad that I'd lost the chance to play that girl."

That fact was in the book too but I didn't find it that interesting-lol

Brian Damage · 08-25-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Here is another fun fact:

BETTE MIDLER AS ADRIAN?

In a 1980 interview, superstar Bette Midler revealed that she'd been considered for the role of Adrian. She explained: "One supporting role I should have taken, if my then-manager hadn't turned it down, was the Talia Shire role in Rocky. I'd still like to work with Sylvester Stallone. There's something about those beefy Italians that turns me on. But when he sent over the Rocky screenplay, my manager told me it was a nice role, a nice movie, but not for me. When I saw Rocky, I was really sad that I'd lost the chance to play that girl."

Her manager was RIGHT! lol

Ireneparalegal · 08-25-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Her manager was RIGHT! lol

Classicshowsgurl15 · 08-26-2007, 05:51 AM

Those are interesting facts. I love Rocky. Its a great movie!

TVFactFan · 08-26-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Her manager was RIGHT! lol

You are Wild Brian-lol

comedyfreak · 08-28-2007, 09:49 AM

Interesting facts, thanks Analyzer.

08-25-2007, 10:17 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,073	Fun Facts about the Movie "ROCKY" When Producers got the script, they had no idea who Stallone was and had mistaken him for a blonde hair blue eyed Perry King. When the producers later met Stallone, they almost backed out Stallone spent so much time punching the frozen sides of beef in the training scene that his knuckles were permantely disfigured Rocky was the First Movie to ever use the Stedicam which was invented by Philadelhia's Garret Brown. The Two scenes with Rocky running up the musuem steps was filmed two hours apart, before and after sunrise. The Fight between Rocky and Apollo Creed was filmed in Reverse Order. The actors started in heavy makeup in Round 15 and then went backwards to Round 1. Many Credit this as the reason ROCKY won an Oscar for berst Editing. Information came from "The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists" by Glen Macnow and Big Daddy Graham, 2006

08-25-2007, 10:20 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Great info Solomon! Rocky was a great movie.
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08-25-2007, 10:21 PM	#3
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	That steady-cam that you referred to in your post is the very camera that most shows like "Cops" use when there is a lot of action and motion. Remember you asked abt how can the camera man run with the camera? Well, there it is.
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08-26-2007, 05:51 AM	#9
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08-25-2007, 10:34 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Here is another fun fact: BETTE MIDLER AS ADRIAN? In a 1980 interview, superstar Bette Midler revealed that she'd been considered for the role of Adrian. She explained: "One supporting role I should have taken, if my then-manager hadn't turned it down, was the Talia Shire role in Rocky. I'd still like to work with Sylvester Stallone. There's something about those beefy Italians that turns me on. But when he sent over the Rocky screenplay, my manager told me it was a nice role, a nice movie, but not for me. When I saw Rocky, I was really sad that I'd lost the chance to play that girl."