Sylvester Stallone (Rocky), Talia Shire (Adrian), Burt Young (Paulie), Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed), Burgess Meredith (Mickey), and Mr. T (Clubber Lang). Genre: Sports Drama Plot Summary

Clubber Lang, a brutal and hungry contender from Chicago, publicly challenges Rocky, accusing him of taking "easy" fights.

The evolution of the relationship between Rocky and Apollo Creed is a major emotional pillar of the film, transitioning from bitter enemies to brothers-in-arms.