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Overall Rank: 28904
Average Rating: 2.1/4
# of Ratings: 4
Theatrical Release Date: 10/25/2011
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig
Actors: Chuck Wepner, Tony Mango, Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston, Sylvester Stallone, Jerry Izenberg
Plot: Was Chuck Wepner the inspiration behind Sylvester Stallone's Oscar-winning Rocky? Wepner's life - from his bouts with Sonny Liston and Muhammed Ali to wrestling Andre the Giant and even a bear - all seem to make it clear he has as good a claim as anyone to be proclaimed "The Real Rocky". -- Chris Kavan
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Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/19/2012
A look into the life of Check Wepner - boxer, liquor distributor and, as the title suggests, probably a great inspiration to Sylvester Stallone and his Rocky films. Presented as a kind of working-class hero/boxer Wepner had his troubles, but after years of staying silent, finally decided he deserved some credit. Good job once again ESPN.
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