Rocky
Synopsis
Rocky comprises a single monitor video and fourteen related drawings. The video begins with a man, McCarthy himself, waiting before the camera with his back turned and then turning to face it. Wearing shorts and boxing gloves, he begins to address the viewer in muttered sounds which mimic the manner in which actor Sylvester Stallone speaks as the character Rocky in the eponymous 1976 film. He begins occasionally to hit himself on the head, as though to clear his thoughts and to demonstrate his virility, but gradually the number and violence of the blows increases. It appears as though the Rocky character is having an imaginary fight with another person, but as the film develops it turns into a masochistic fight with himself.
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October 5, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul McCarthy
- Original Title
- Rocky
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul McCarthy
Department Leadership Roster
Paul McCarthy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky
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What is Rocky about?
Rocky comprises a single monitor video and fourteen related drawings. The video begins with a man, McCarthy himself, waiting before the camera with his back turned and then turning to face it. Wearing shorts and boxing gloves, he begins to address the viewer in muttered sounds which mimic the manner in which actor Sylvester Stallone speaks as the character Rocky in the eponymous 1976 film. He begins occasionally to hit himself on the head, as though to clear his thoughts and to demonstrate his virility, but gradually the number and violence of the blows increases. It appears as though the Rocky character is having an imaginary fight with another person, but as the film develops it turns into a masochistic fight with himself.
Who directed Rocky?
Rocky was directed by Paul McCarthy.
Who stars in Rocky?
The principal cast of Rocky includes Paul McCarthy.
When was Rocky released and how long is it?
Rocky was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 20m.