
Rocky Marciano
1999 • Drama | TV Movie
Charles Winkler
Director
Larry Golin
Writer
William Nack
Writer
Charles Winkler
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
May 15, 1999
Duration
100 Min
Language
en
Popularity
0.6359
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
Step into the ring with one of America's greatest legends...and stand a couple of rounds with greatness! "Pulling no punches" (LA Daily News), Jon Favreau (Swingers) and OscarÂ(r) winner* George C. Scott give TKO performances in this outstanding biography of the only undefeated world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing! In the small blue-collar town of Brockton, Massachusetts, young Rocky Marciano (Favreau) turns to the ring as his ticket out. Training twice as hard and twice as long as anyone else, he pounds his way to victory and his reputation quickly spreads as "the guy to beat." But behind the gloves Rocky is unhappy with his gift and he's thinking of retiring. So, with the fate of his career hanging in the balance, he finds a way to unleash his thunder againthis time against his biggest hero: Joe Louis!
Cast

Jon Favreau

Penelope Ann Miller

Judd Hirsch

Tony Lo Bianco

Rino Romano

George C. Scott

Rhoda Gemignani

Noah Dalton Danby