40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
“An unknown actor. An underrated director. The ultimate underdog film.”
Synopsis
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
40 YEARS OF ROCKY: THE BIRTH OF A CLASSIC (2020) Official Trailer (HD) Sylvester Stallone
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-09
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Sylvester Stallone
Narrator/Self (archive footage)
John G. Avildsen
Self (archive footage)
Carl Weathers
Self (archive footage)
Talia Shire
Self (archive footage)
Burgess Meredith
Self (archive footage)
Burt Young
Self (archive footage)
Joe Spinell
Self (archive footage)
Thayer David
Self (archive footage)
Tony Burton
Self (archive footage)
Bill Conti
Self (archive footage)
Robert Chartoff
Self (archive footage)
Frank Stallone Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Frank Stallone Sr.
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Gambina
Self (archive footage)
Jack Nicholson
Self (archive footage)
Garrett Brown
Self (archive footage)
Gene Kirkwood
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Wayne Johnson
- Original Title
- 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- AJ16 Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Wayne Johnson
Derek Wayne Johnson
Emmett James, Derek Wayne Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Wayne Johnson
Director
Emmett James
Producer
Derek Wayne Johnson
Producer
Derek Wayne Johnson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
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What is 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic about?
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
Who directed 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic was directed by Derek Wayne Johnson.
Who stars in 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?
The principal cast of 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic includes Sylvester Stallone, John G. Avildsen, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith.
When was 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic released and how long is it?
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 30m.