Iconic movie poster of the film: ROCKY / 1976 Rocky is a 1976 American independent sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the first installment in the Rocky franchise and also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), a poor small-time club fighter and loanshark debt collector from Philadelphia, gets an unlikely once in a lifetime shot at the world heavyweight championship held by Apollo Creed (Weathers). Rocky entered development in March 1975, after Stallone wrote the screenplay in three days. It entered a complicated production process after Stallone refused to allow the film to be made without him in the lead role; United Artists eventually agreed to cast Stallone after he rejected a six figure deal for the film rights. Principal photography began in January 1976, with filming primarily held in Philadelphia; several locations featured in the film, such as the Rocky Steps, are now considered cultural landmarks. With an estimated production budget of under $1 million, Rocky popularized the rags to riches and American Dream themes of sports dramas which preceded the film. Approximate size: 70 x 100 cm. All posters have been selected by movie lovers for movie lovers. This item is shipped certified with a tracking number and carefully protected. Welcome to our Cinema Rewind movie posters store! Here you will find the best classic, vintage and new release movie posters, ideal for true movie fans and movie decor. We carry a wide variety of Hollywood posters, including action, comedy, drama, suspense, sci-fi, specialty rarities and movie art posters. Also discover our exclusive Star Wars, James Bond 007, classic, independent and auteur film posters, perfect for collecting or gifting. With our movie memorabilia and premiere posters, you can turn any space into an authentic movie theater. Shop now for your movie posters, movie frames, and collectibles to make your passion for cinema a true masterpiece.