The movie ‘Rocky’ is a drama and sports film that came out in 1976. It’s about a local Philadelphia boxer who gets the rare opportunity to fight the world heavyweight champion. The film stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burt Young. This article will explore the locations where the movie was shot and offer some fascinating backstage truths and unknown facts.
Where it Filmed?
The film ‘Rocky’ was primarily filmed in Pennsylvania, USA. Specifically, shooting took place in various parts of Philadelphia. Some of the notable filming locations include 1818 East Tusculum Street in Kensington, Pat’s King of Steaks on 1237 E Passyunk Ave, and houses on 2822-2824 Rosehill St. They also shot at cultural landmarks like the Philadelphia Museum of Art on 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and a residential property at 1124 Jackson Street. The movie was filmed between Jan 9, 1976, and Mar 5, 1976.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sylvester Stallone | Rocky |
| Talia Shire | Adrian |
| Burt Young | Paulie |
| Carl Weathers | Apollo |
| Burgess Meredith | Mickey |
| Thayer David | Jergens |
| Joe Spinell | Gazzo |
| Jimmy Gambina | Mike |
| Bill Baldwin | Fight Announcer |
| George Memmoli | Ice Rink Attendant |
| Jodi Letizia | Marie |
| Diana Lewis | TV Commentator |
| George O’Hanlon | TV Commentator |
| Larry Carroll | TV Interviewer |
| Stan Shaw | Dipper |
| Don Sherman | Bartender |
| Billy Sands | Club Fight Announcer |
| Pedro Lovell | Club Fighter |
| DeForest Covan | Apollo’s Corner |
| Simmy Bow | Club Corner Man |
| Tony Burton | Apollo’s Trainer |
| Hank Rolike | Apollo Corner Man |
| Shirley O’Hara | Secretary |
| Kathleen Parker | Paulie’s Date |
| Frank Stallone | Timekeeper |
| Lloyd Kaufman | Drunk |
| Jane Marla Robbins | Owner of Pet Shop |
| Jack Hollander | Fats |
| Joe Sorbello | Bodyguard |
| Christopher Avildsen | Chiptooth |
| Frankie Van | Club Fight Referee |
| Lou Fillipo | Championship Fight Announcer |
| Paris Eagle | Fighter |
| Robert L. Tangrea | Streetcorner Singer |
| Peter Glassberg | Streetcorner Singer |
| William E. Ring | Streetcorner Singer |
| Joseph C. Giambelluc | Streetcorner Singer |
| Joe Frazier | Joe Frazier |
| Butkus Stallone | Dog |
| Don Cannon | Radio Host (uncredited) |
| Bobby Cassidy | Ringside Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Randy De La o | Boxer in Gym (uncredited) |
| Michael Dorn | Apollo Creed’s Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Arnold Johnson | Apollo’s Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Daniel King | Big Man Daniel (uncredited) |
| Robert Leh | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jeri McBride | Tony Gazzo’s Girlfriend (uncredited) |
| Stu Nahan | Fight Commentator (uncredited) |
| Frank Pesce | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Mando Ramos | Boxer in Gym (uncredited) |
| Lavelle Roby | Mary Anne Creed (uncredited) |
| Bruce A. Simon | Fight Commentator (uncredited) |
| Arthur Tovey | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Chino ‘Fats’ Williams | Man in Unemployment Line (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘Rocky’ is rated PG and has a run time of 2 hours.
- It was released in Canada on December 3, 1976.
- In the top-rated movies category, ‘Rocky’ holds the #213 spot.
- The film’s plot centers on Rocky, a small-time Philadelphia boxer, who is given a rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion. The movie is about his journey and struggle to maintain his self-respect.
- John G. Avildsen directed the movie, and Sylvester Stallone wrote it.
- Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith played leading roles in the film.
- The movie was very successful and has won 3 Oscars. It has also garnered another 19 wins and 23 nominations.
- After being verified, the cast included Sylvester Stallone as Rocky, Talia Shire as Adrian, and Burt Young as Paulie. Other cast members include Carl Weathers as Apollo, Burgess Meredith as Mickey, Thayer David as Jergens, amongst others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 1818 East Tusculum Street, Kensington, North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 39.9899501
- Longitude: -75.1240186
- Place ID: ChIJMwZgvCbIxokRQ60UFHtH2yE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1818 E Tusculum St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Pat’s King of Steaks, 1237 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 39.9331995
- Longitude: -75.1592409
- Place ID: ChIJUSZwpwjGxokRpPURfAyTF1g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1237 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 2822-2824 Rosehill St, Philadelphia, Pensylvannia, USA
- Latitude: 39.9924292
- Longitude: -75.1253227
- Place ID: EjMyODI0IFJvc2VoaWxsIFN0ICMyODIyLCBQaGlsYWRlbHBoaWEsIFBBIDE5MTM0LCBVU0EiIBoeChYKFAoSCf0MzdIgyMaJEUHmBxv9PvoqEgQyODIy
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2824 Rosehill St #2822, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Philadelphia Museum of Art – 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 39.9655697
- Longitude: -75.18096609999999
- Place ID: ChIJ_5CoRebFxokR08ApAyF2KIs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 1124 Jackson street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 39.9224137
- Longitude: -75.1655167
- Place ID: ChIJj3_3LwbGxokRG5BAdx20Jh0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1124 Jackson St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
