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Immerse yourself in the epic and moving world of Sylvester Stallone with our Rocky 4 Poster. Find the strength and determination of Rocky in your home.
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Description of this Rocky 4 Poster
Rocky IV is a 1985 American sports drama film written, directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone. The film is the sequel to Rocky III (1982) and the fourth installment in the Rocky film series. It also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, Brigitte Nielsen and Dolph Lundgren. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone) faces Ivan Drago (Lundgren), a Soviet boxer responsible for a personal tragedy in Balboa's life.
Development of a fourth Rocky film began shortly after the success of Rocky III, which faced controversy after being the subject of legal action. Principal photography began in 1984, with filming locations including Philadelphia, Wyoming, and Vancouver. Rocky IV was Lundgren's first American film and Stallone's final directorial effort until 2006; they engaged in some authentic fisticuffs in their fight scenes, which led to Stallone being admitted to intensive care. The filming also featured new special effects and bona fide and revolutionary sporting methods and equipment, some of which were withdrawn from public use. Rocky IV is known for its strong Cold War themes and hit theme songs "Burning Heart" and "Living in America".
Rocky IV premiered in Los Angeles on November 21, 1985 and was theatrically released in the United States by MGM/UA on November 27. The film received mixed reviews, with criticism for its predictable storyline and praise for Drago's believability as a villain. Scholars note that Drago's ultimate defeat and embrace of the Soviet mob in Rocky represented the collapse of the Soviet Union, while others criticize the film as propaganda through its Cold War themes and his negative representations of Russians.
The film was a box office success, grossing $300 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film in the franchise and the third highest-grossing film of 1985 domestically and the second highest-grossing film in the world. Critical reception of the film became more favorable in later years, with praise for the training montages.[10] The film has been considered a pop culture icon of the 80s. In 2021, a director's cut was released with the title Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Rocky. Drago, receiving positive reviews from critics. The sequel, Rocky V, was released in 1990.
In 1985, Soviet boxer Ivan Drago arrived in the United States with his wife, Ludmilla, a Soviet swimmer, along with his coaches Sergei Rimsky and Manuel Vega. His manager, Nicoli Koloff, took every opportunity to promote Drago's athleticism as a mark of Soviet superiority. Motivated by patriotism and an innate desire to prove himself, former heavyweight champion Apollo Creed challenges Drago to an exhibition fight. Rocky has reservations but agrees to help train Apollo for the match.
During a press conference regarding the match, hostility breaks out between the respective camps of Apollo and Drago. The boxing exhibition takes place at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.[11] Apollo enters the ring in a patriotic entrance above with James Brown performing "Living in America" with some showgirls. The fight begins meekly with Apollo landing several punches that are ineffective against Drago, but Drago suddenly fights back with devastating effects. At the end of the first round, Rocky and Apollo's coach, Duke, begged him to stop the match, but Apollo refuses to do so and tells Rocky not to stop the match "no matter what." “Drago continues to hit him in the second round and Duke begs Rocky to throw in the towel. Rocky honors Apollo's wishes, allowing Drago to beat Apollo to death in the ring. In the aftermath, Drago displays no sense of contrition, commenting to the assembled media: "If he dies, he dies."
Frustrated by the cold indifference of the Soviets, Rocky decides to challenge Drago himself, but must give up his championship to do so. Drago's camp agrees to an unsanctioned 15-round fight in the Soviet Union on Christmas Day, an arrangement intended to protect Drago from threats of violence he received in the United States. Rocky travels to the Soviet Union without his wife Adrian due to her disapproval of the match, setting up his training base in a remote cabin in Krasnogurbinsk with only Duke and Paulie to accompany him. Duke opens up to Rocky, stating that he actually raised Apollo and that his death was like a father losing his son, and expresses his faith in Rocky that he will emerge victorious. To prepare for the match, Drago uses high-tech equipment, a team of trainers and doctors monitoring his every move, and regular doses of anabolic steroids. Rocky, meanwhile, does road work in deep snow on mountainous terrain and training sessions using archaic farm equipment. Adrian unexpectedly arrives to provide Rocky with support, which gives Rocky new vigor.
Before the match begins, Balboa is the first to enter a hostile crowd. As he waits nervously in the ring, the arena lights suddenly go out and Drago is presented with an elaborate patriotic ceremony, attended by the Soviet General Secretary and the Politburo. The home crowd is squarely on Drago's side and hostile to Rocky. Unlike his match with Apollo, Drago immediately goes on the offensive. Rocky takes a fierce pounding in the first round, but continues the offense late in the second round after landing a brutal right hook that cuts Drago's left eye, stunning both Drago and the crowd. Duke encourages Rocky by reminding him that he has just proven that Drago is a man, not a machine like he was supposed to be. In contrast, Drago comments to his coaches that Rocky "isn't human, he's like a piece of iron", after his coaches scold him for his performance against the "weak" American.
The two boxers spend the dozen rounds trading blows, with Rocky managing to keep his ground despite Drago's best efforts. As the 12th round begins, the previously hostile Soviet crowd suddenly begins chanting and cheering for Balboa. After being reprimanded by Koloff, Drago rebels, throwing him out of the ring and speaking directly to the Soviet leaders, declaring that he is only fighting for himself. In the final round, with both fighters exhausted, Rocky initially takes more punishment, but manages to stay on his feet. The two fighters exchange blows, before Balboa seizes an opening, unleashing a series of vicious blows, ultimately eliminating Drago and avenging Apollo's death.
Rocky gives a victory speech, acknowledging that the home crowd's disdain for him had turned into mutual respect during the fight. Rocky finally says, "During that fight I saw a lot of changes, what you thought of me and what I felt about you. Here there were two guys killing each other, but I guess it "It's better than 20 million. I guess what I'm trying to say is, if I can change and you can change, everyone can change!" The Soviet Premier stands up and reluctantly applauds Rocky. , and his assistants follow suit. Rocky ends his speech by wishing his son who is watching the game on television a Merry Christmas and raises his arms in the air in victory as the crowd applauds.
