Rocky Marciano (1999)

  • NR
  • 05/15/1999 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 40m

Overview

Step into the ring with one of America's greatest legends...and stand a couple of rounds with greatness! "Pulling no punches" (LA Daily News), Jon Favreau (Swingers) and OscarÂ(r) winner* George C. Scott give TKO performances in this outstanding biography of the only undefeated world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing! In the small blue-collar town of Brockton, Massachusetts, young Rocky Marciano (Favreau) turns to the ring as his ticket out. Training twice as hard and twice as long as anyone else, he pounds his way to victory and his reputation quickly spreads as "the guy to beat." But behind the gloves Rocky is unhappy with his gift and he's thinking of retiring. So, with the fate of his career hanging in the balance, he finds a way to unleash his thunder againthis time against his biggest hero: Joe Louis!

Charles Winkler

Director, Writer

Larry Golin

Writer

William Nack

Writer

Cast

Jon Favreau's headshot

Jon Favreau

Rocky Marciano
Penelope Ann Miller's headshot

Penelope Ann Miller

Barbara Cousins
Judd Hirsch's headshot

Judd Hirsch

Al Weill
Tony Lo Bianco's headshot

Tony Lo Bianco

Frankie Carbo
Duane Davis's headshot

Duane Davis

Joe Louis
Rino Romano's headshot

Rino Romano

Allie Colombo
George C. Scott's headshot

George C. Scott

Pierino Marchegiano
Rhoda Gemignani's headshot

Rhoda Gemignani

Pasquelina Marchegiano

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