Sylvester Stallone had a very different characterization in mind for Rocky IV's Ivan Drago — here's his original concept explained and why it wouldn't have worked. Rocky IV found Stallone at the peak of his stardom as both a movie star and director.
The sequel was released the same year as Rambo: First Blood Part II, with both movies grossing over $300 million worldwide. WhileRocky IV received somewhat mixed reviews for its focus on MTV-style montages and moving away from the gritty character
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