{"product_id":"rocky-the-complete-films-9783836599191","title":"Rocky. the Complete Films","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRocky Balboa \u003c\/strong\u003eis the Philadelphian icon who took on the world and won. The original \"Italian Stallion,\" the gutsy fighter who rose above the odds to boxing glory, and a rags-to-riches legend in the business of making movies. Ever since \u003cstrong\u003eSylvester Stallone \u003c\/strong\u003eunleashed his impassioned title character in 1976, the resilient fighter has earned his place in history as \u003cstrong\u003ea symbol of tenacity and courage\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003elegend of cinematic success\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003eThe story of \u003cem\u003eRocky\u003c\/em\u003e the movie is as exciting as that of its eponymous boxer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shot on a tight budget, with the virtually unknown Stallone writing the script as well as taking on the lead role, it became\u003cstrong\u003e a surprise overnight sensation\u003c\/strong\u003e, generating millions in box-office revenues, notching up three Oscar wins, and \u003cstrong\u003etransforming Stallone into a global star\u003c\/strong\u003e as an actor, writer, and director. The Rocky phenomenon developed into a franchise of six films, including \u003cem\u003eRocky Balboa\u003c\/em\u003e in 2006.\u003cstrong\u003eIn collaboration with Sylvester Stallone and Amazon MGM\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tome brings you \u003cstrong\u003eall the guts and all the glory of the complete Rocky story\u003c\/strong\u003e. Copious images, including many on-set pictures from famed sports photographer Neil Leifer, come together with precious archival material from the Academy Library and Amazon MGM archive to reveal \u003cstrong\u003ethe making of an enduring action hero as much as a movie masterpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003eforeword by Stallone\u003c\/strong\u003e and vintage interviews over the course of his career bring insight into the development of the hero and the franchise, as well as privileged access to the tenacity, spirit, and passion that characterized \u003cem\u003eRocky\u003c\/em\u003e behind the scenes as much as on screen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eROCKY, ROCKY BALBOA, and all related ROCKY Trademarks, Logos and Materials (c) 1976-2025 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStallone, Sylvester:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSince playing the title role in his own screenplay of\u003cem\u003e Rocky\u003c\/em\u003e, which won the Academy Award in 1976 for Best Picture, \u003cstrong\u003eSylvester Stallone\u003c\/strong\u003e has gained worldwide recognition with the \u003cem\u003eRocky\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRambo\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Expendables\u003c\/em\u003e franchises, and has worked as an actor, writer, director, and producer. Stallone is also an accomplished artist, completing paintings on canvas as well as sculpture work, and has been exhibited worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDuncan, Paul:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Duncan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a film historian whose TASCHEN books include \u003cem\u003eThe Star Wars Archives\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe James Bond Archives\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Charlie Chaplin Archives\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Godfather Family Album\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTaxi Driver\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFilm Noir\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHorror Cinema\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as publications on film directors, film genres, and movie stars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51890671223058,"sku":"9783836599191","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4bf9519d-90b6-4f97-8e99-0a9eecee49f0.jpg?v=1768314391","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rocky-the-complete-films-9783836599191","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}