I Play Rocky
I Play Rocky is a drama film. directed by Peter Farrelly.
Starring Anthony Ippolito, Stephan James, and Matt Dillon
Synopsis
A struggling actor with a partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role. The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, notching ten Oscar nominations and winning Best Picture. The true story of the making of the iconic movie Rocky.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Ippolito
as Sylvester Stallone
Stephan James
as Carl Weathers
Matt Dillon
as Frank Stallone Sr.
AnnaSophia Robb
as Sasha Czack
P.J. Byrne
as Irwin Winkler
Jay Duplass
as John Avildsen
Kiki Seto
as Talia Shire
Toby Kebbell
as Robert Chartoff
Tracy Letts
as Sandy Maddox
Robert Morgan
as Burgess Meredith
Production Details
- Status
- In Production
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Eden Rock Media
- Baha Productions
- Fireside Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Play Rocky about?
A struggling actor with a partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. Turning ...
Who directed I Play Rocky?
I Play Rocky was directed by Peter Farrelly.
Who are the main actors in I Play Rocky?
The main cast of I Play Rocky includes Anthony Ippolito, Stephan James, Matt Dillon, AnnaSophia Robb, P.J. Byrne.