* A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.

* Stars

* Sylvester Stallone

* Talia Shire

* Burt Young

* Awards

* Won 3 Oscars

* 22 wins & 23 nominations total

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