The Real Rocky
“Millions watched a movie. One man lived it.”
Synopsis
Chuck Wepner is a liquor salesman from Bayonne, N.J., who drives a Cadillac with “Champ” vanity plates. A former New Jersey State Heavyweight Boxing Champion, he took abuse from Sonny Liston, got his nose broken by Muhammad Ali, and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write “Rocky” which won three Academy Awards. Wepner was left out of the “Rocky” glory, and his career took turn after strange turn as he worked to stay in the spotlight: he went on to fight Andre the Giant as “The Assassin” and boxed a 900 pound bear. Twice.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ESPN Films - ESPN Films The Real Rocky Chuck Wepner
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-27
Top Cast
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Chuck Wepner
Self
Sylvester Stallone
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
George Foreman
Self
Don King
Self
Vince McMahon
Self
Sonny Liston
Self (archive footage)
Mike Douglas
Self (archive footage)
James Brown
Self (archive footage)
Hulk Hogan
Self (archive footage)
André Roussimoff
Self (archive footage)
Howard Cosell
Self (archive footage)
Irwin Winkler
Self
Jake LaMotta
Self (archive footage)
Jerry Izenberg
Self
Floyd Patterson
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Feuerzeig
- Original Title
- The Real Rocky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films, ESPN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Feuerzeig
Keith Clinkscales, Matt McDonald, Andrew Billman, John Dahl
Department Leadership Roster
Matt McDonald
Producer
Andrew Billman
Producer
Jeff Feuerzeig
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Real Rocky
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What is The Real Rocky about?
Chuck Wepner is a liquor salesman from Bayonne, N.J., who drives a Cadillac with “Champ” vanity plates. A former New Jersey State Heavyweight Boxing Champion, he took abuse from Sonny Liston, got his nose broken by Muhammad Ali, and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write “Rocky” which won three Academy Awards. Wepner was left out of the “Rocky” glory, and his career took turn after strange turn as he worked to stay in the spotlight: he went on to fight Andre the Giant as “The Assassin” and boxed a 900 pound bear. Twice.
Who directed The Real Rocky?
The Real Rocky was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig.
Who stars in The Real Rocky?
The principal cast of The Real Rocky includes Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King.
When was The Real Rocky released and how long is it?
The Real Rocky was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 55m.