The Real Rocky 2011

Millions watched a movie. One man lived it.

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Documentary

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.

Release Date 2011-10-25
Runtime 55m
Director Jeff Feuerzeig
Producers Andrew Billman, Keith Clinkscales, John Dahl, Matt McDonald
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