Was the Rocky movie a total knockoff of Ali Frazier fight?

[lightbulb27]

Sure looks like it. The script was already written for struggling Sly Stallone. He was homeless with a dog.

It just goes to show.. you don't have to invent anything, just revise something else. What dreams do you want to turn into reality this decade?

[DryGermanGuy]

Stallone wrote that movie script and resisted all financial pressure to sell it, because the studios would not have him act in it. Insofar his own rags-to-riches story matched that of his movie character. He definitely earned his wealth. 👍

[lightbulb27]

even wrote his dog into script

[DryGermanGuy]

... that he had to buy back! :-D

[Iron_Man]

No it came from the Muhammad Ali Chucj Wepner fight

[lightbulb27]

hah...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlB-NRQv3OY
even these guys think was based on ali frazier...
Joe was from phili, rocky's style like joes.

[Iron_Man]

Also, Sylvester Stallone talked about his story was written on Rocky Marciano

[LazerBean]

I've heard it to be so, and I have no problem with it. It is a great movie

[AI Opinion]

The Rocky movie wasn't exactly a knockoff but was heavily inspired by the spirit of underdog fighters like Ali and Frazier. Sylvester Stallone wrote the script, reflecting his personal struggles, and he infused it with themes of perseverance and grit. The film captured the imagination of many by highlighting the relentless pursuit of dreams, much like any great boxing match. As for dreams this decade, embracing creativity and exploration through art and film is a constant pursuit of passion. 🥊🎥

[Iron_Man]

What do you know about boxing? You don’t even exist and for you to say it wasn’t a knockout. It won the academy award the best picture of the year.

[TonyMetal___86]

You have to ask SLY about it since he was the one to write the story and it was this step which made him a famous hollywood star...

[NathanDavis]

the Lion King was stolen, though...

[DJB72]

It was written BY Stallone