Sylvester Stallone Didn't Want Apollo Creed to Die in 'Rocky IV'

Rocky IV was an audience favorite when it premiered back in 1985. Viewers flocked to see Rocky basically dissolving the ...

‘Rocky IV’ at 40: Sylvester Stallone says Carl Weathers deserved an Oscar for his death scene

Forty years ago, the Master of Disaster himself, Apollo Creed ( Carl Weathers ), hit the canvas and didn't get up — knocked ...

Sylvester Stallone Considered Backing Off of Rocky IV’s Big Death

Sylvester Stallone almost regrets killing Apollo Creed, all those decades ago.
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Remembering Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in 'Rocky'

CARL WEATHERS: (As Apollo Creed) We don't even have a choice. See; we're born with a killer instinct that you can't just turn off and on like some radio. We have to be right in the middle of the ...

I Never Knew I Needed Rocky IV's Betting Odds For Balboa And Drago's Match, But I Appreciate The Movie More Now

As if that weren't enough, the odds of Drago winning by knockout are at -175, meaning there was a 63.6% implied chance that ...
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Carl Weathers dead: ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Predator’ star was 76

Carl Weathers, who was best known for playing Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, has died. He was 76. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement ...
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4 Years On, Sylvester Stallone’s Superior Rocky IV Recut Returns To Theaters For Just 2 Nights

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The director’s cut of Rocky IV was released in theaters for one night only in 2021, and fans have ...
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Does ROCKY IV Qualify as a Christmas Movie?

Some films are obviously Christmas movies, like Klaus and Spirited. But that designation is not so clear cut for others. They may be set during the holiday season, and they may even touch upon ...