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MUMBAI:
Over 30 years ago, 'Rocky' became the Academy-award winning movie
of 1976. And then, Rocky got back in the 21st Century and took the
world by storm. This June, Star Movies brings back the itallian
stallion into your living room! Catch Sylvester Stallone with his
most beloved character as Star Movies premieres 'Rocky Balboa' on
Saturday, June 07 at 9 p.m.
 His
was the classic underdog story. 30 years ago Rocky Balboa was working
for a small time hustler on the South Side of Philadelphia. When
he landed the chance to enter the ring against reigning champ Apollo
Creed (Carl Weathers), it was a million-to-one-shot. His courage
and perseverance, both in life and in the ring, gave hope to millions.
Now his glory days are behind him and Rocky Balboa (Stallone, Rambo),
the one-time Italian Stallion, spends his evenings telling old stories
to the patrons of his restaurant, Adrian's, named after his late
wife. His son, Robert Jr. (Ventimiglia, Heroes) is too busy to spend
time with his dad.
When
a virtual computer game suggests Rocky Balboa would defeat the current
world champion Mason Dixon (Antonio Tarver) in a showdown, Dixon
challenges Rocky to a 10-round exhibition bout. Although the odds
are stacked against him, Rocky agrees to step out of retirement
and take on a fighter who is faster, fitter and 30 years his junior.
"What
gives Rocky Balboa its unexpected pathos is the titanic humility
of Stallone's performance, the earnestness with which he plays a
man knocked down (but not out) by the ravages of time." - Scott
Foundas, LA Weekly
Catch
the heart-pounding "Movie of the Month"… Rocky Balboa
on Saturday, June 7th at 9 p.m, exclusively on Star Movies.
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