The 1976 film Rocky, written by Sylvester Stallone, tells the story of an unknown boxer from the southern suburbs of Philadelphia who prepares to fight the heavyweight champion of the world, Apollo Creed; A competition held on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of America's independence in this city.
Although Rocky ultimately loses the battle, he proves himself worthy and wins the heart of Adrienne, a girl who works at the neighborhood pet store.
This movie was made on a budget of less than a million dollars. At the time, Sylvester Stallone was an unknown actor who wrote the script in a desperate attempt to find work.
This work won the Oscar for Best Picture and became the best-selling sports film of its time.