Rocky
Synopsis
Out fishing one day, painter John Hammond and his son Chris come across Bert Hillman, the foreman of a local ranch. He and his ranch hand are searching for a wild dog that killed one of their sheep. They find the animal and kill it, along with one of its puppies, but after they leave Hammond and his son discover another puppy still alive. They take it home and call it Rocky. John believes that a dog descended from sheep-killers will himself become a sheep-killer someday, but e gives his son a chance to raise and train the dog, hoping that he can train the killer instinct from it. Unfortunately, local farmers have reported an epidemic of sheep-killings, and they suspect that Rocky is responsible for them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack DeWitt, George Wallace Sayre
- Original Title
- Rocky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Jack DeWitt, George Wallace Sayre
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
Jack DeWitt
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rocky about?
Out fishing one day, painter John Hammond and his son Chris come across Bert Hillman, the foreman of a local ranch. He and his ranch hand are searching for a wild dog that killed one of their sheep. They find the animal and kill it, along with one of its puppies, but after they leave Hammond and his son discover another puppy still alive. They take it home and call it Rocky. John believes that a dog descended from sheep-killers will himself become a sheep-killer someday, but e gives his son a chance to raise and train the dog, hoping that he can train the killer instinct from it. Unfortunately, local farmers have reported an epidemic of sheep-killings, and they suspect that Rocky is responsible for them.
Who directed Rocky?
Rocky was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Rocky?
The principal cast of Rocky includes Roddy McDowall, Edgar Barrier, Nita Hunter, Gale Sherwood, Jonathan Hale.
When was Rocky released and how long is it?
Rocky was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rocky?
Rocky holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).