John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)

  • NR
  • 08/01/2017 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 18m

Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid

Overview

An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.

Derek Wayne Johnson

Director, Writer

Cast

John G. Avildsen's headshot

John G. Avildsen

Self
Sylvester Stallone's headshot

Sylvester Stallone

Self
Martin Scorsese's headshot

Martin Scorsese

Self
Ralph Macchio's headshot

Ralph Macchio

Self
William Zabka's headshot

William Zabka

Self
Burt Reynolds's headshot

Burt Reynolds

Self
Luke Perry's headshot

Luke Perry

Self
Talia Shire's headshot

Talia Shire

Self

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