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Unintentional Rocky Detail Makes Balboa's Relationship Better
An unplanned element of an iconic Rocky scene actually makes the franchise's central relationship even better through its subtextual implications. 1976 sports drama Rocky did far more than just launch the career of its writer and star Sylvester Stallone — it redefined the sports drama in modern cinema. Rocky was inspired by the real-life underdog story of Chuck Wepner, as well as drawing inspiration from fighters such as Joe Frazier and Rocky Marciano, and tells the story of an unlikely contender thrust into the spotlight.
