Rocky – The Heavyweight Collection – Rocky/Rocky 2/Rocky 3/Rocky 4/Rocky 5/Rocky Balboa DVD – Sy Kramer , Evelyn Guerrero

Rocky (Dir. John G. Avildsen 1976): Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with the World Heavyweight Champion Rocky knows that it’s his one shot at the big time – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner. Featuring a dynamic musical score this rousing crowd-pleaser will send spirits soaring. Fighting for love glory and self-respect Rocky scores an exultant knockout! Rocky II (Dir. Sylvester Stallone 1979): It’s the rematch of the century as Rocky Balboa takes on Apollo Creed in this powerful follow-up to one of the most acclaimed movies in film history. After club fighter Rocky Balboa (Stallone) goes the distance with heavyweight champ Apollo Creed (Weathers) boxing fans clamour for a rematch. But Rocky having sustained massive injuries in the bout announces his retirement. But as Rocky tries to make a new start for himself he realizes that he can’t escape his true calling. The ring beckons once more and the “”Italian Stallion”” must prepare for the fight of his life. Rocky III (Dir. Sylvester Stallone 1982): As Rocky Balboa (Stallone) fights his way into the hearts of millions life couldn’t be better. He scores ten consecutive wins lands lucrative endorsement contracts and becomes famous throughout the world. But when Clubber Lang K.O’s Rocky in a humiliating defeat it becomes apparent that the “”Italian Stallion”” has lost his edge. Considering hanging up his gloves Rocky receives encouragement from an unlikely ally: his old nemesis Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). With Creed’s help Rocky strives to regain the “”eye of the tiger”” before confronting Lang in a gruelling rematch for the world heavyweight championship. Rocky IV (Dir. Sylvester Stallone 1985): When Rocky’s old friend Apollo Creed is killed during a fight with a super-fit Russian boxer Ivan Drago Rocky blames himself for the death when he could have thrown in the towel before the crucial moment. Fuelled by the Russian’s arrogance Rocky arranges a fight with the new champion only this time on Christmas Day in Russia…. Rocky V (Dir. John G. Avildsen 1990): Upon returning home from his latest triumph Rocky (Stallone) learns that all of his money has been lost by an unscrupulous financial advisor. To make matters worse his fight related injuries force his retirement from the ring. So Rocky his wife Adrian (Talia Shire) and his son Rocky Jr. (Sage Stallone) move to their old low-rent neighbourhood in South Philadelphia. There the fighter must resolve the deep-rooted resentment held by his son a bitterness that grows when Rocky trains Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison) a young boxer who soon rises to national prominence. When Tommy turns against his mentor and publicity taunts him Rocky knows despite the fatal danger to his health he must fight once more… Rocky Balboa (Dir. Sylvester Stalline 2006): In the 6th instalment of the Rocky franchise we find Rocky as a fifty something widower after the death of his beloved Adrian. His relationship with his son has also deteriorated and Rocky only finds solace in the stories he re-counts to the customers who visit his deli. However everything is about to change as a virtual game – showing a young Rocky defeating the current champion Mason ‘The Line’ Dixion – provides the catalyst for Rocky to re-apply for his boxing license and return to the sport he loves. Initially intent on only fighting local boxers Rocky is soon propelled back into the media limelight when Mason comes calling offering Rocky another shot at a World Championship bout…Cue training montages blood sweat and tears… the Italian Stallion is back!