Rocky III
“The greatest challenge.”
Synopsis
Following Rocky Balboa's intense battle with his most powerful adversary yet – the ferocious Clubber Lang – Rocky joins forces with former rival Apollo Creed in an effort to get back his fighting spirit.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-18
Top Cast
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Sylvester Stallone
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
Talia Shire
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Burt Young
Paulie Pennino
Carl Weathers
Apollo Creed
Mr. T
Clubber Lang
Burgess Meredith
Mickey Goldmill
Tony Burton
Tony 'Duke' Evers
Hulk Hogan
Thunderlips
Ina Fried
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa Jr.
Al Silvani
Al
Wally Taylor
Clubber Lang's Manager
Jim Hill
Sportscaster
Don Sherman
Andy
Dennis James
Wrestling commentator 1
Jim Healy
Wrestling commentator 2
Ray Gedeon
Wrestling Referee
Gene Crane
Mayor
Stu Nahan
Title Rematch Commentator
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 14, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$125.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.36x
+$108.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sylvester Stallone
- Screenplay & Story
- Sylvester Stallone, Frankie Sullivan, Jim Peterik
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Rocky III
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $125.1M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Winkler Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone, Frankie Sullivan, Jim Peterik
Bill Conti
Wilmer Butler
Don Zimmerman, Mark Warner
Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff, Herb Nanas
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
William J. Cassidy
Production Design
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Sylvester Stallone
Director
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Ron Stein
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Don Zimmerman
Editor
Mark Warner
Editor
Tom Bronson
Costume Design
Sylvester Stallone
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky III
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rocky III about?
Following Rocky Balboa's intense battle with his most powerful adversary yet – the ferocious Clubber Lang – Rocky joins forces with former rival Apollo Creed in an effort to get back his fighting spirit.
Who directed Rocky III?
Rocky III was directed by Sylvester Stallone.
Who stars in Rocky III?
The principal cast of Rocky III includes Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Mr. T.
When was Rocky III released and how long is it?
Rocky III was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rocky III?
Rocky III had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $125.1M at the worldwide box office (7.36 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Rocky III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rocky III was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rocky III?
Rocky III holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).