Stories from the set

Name: Rocky II
Genre: Action, Melodrama, Drama, Sports
Released: 1979
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, Burt Young

What happened on set and off camera. No spoilers.

5 facts

In the training fight scene, Rocky's sparring partner was played by world boxing champion Roberto Duran.
While preparing for filming, Sylvester Stallone seriously injured his pectoral muscle.
One version of the script stated Rocky's real name – Robert.
About 800 schoolchildren were recruited for the filming of the scene of Rocky running through South Philadelphia.
Filming took place from October 2, 1978 to February 2, 1979.