Rocky IV
A retired champion returns to the ring to reclaim his glory by taking on an indomitable Soviet super‑boxer, risking his legacy and his nation's pride in a high‑stakes showdown that could ignite Cold War tensions.
“He's facing the ultimate challenge. And fighting for his life.”
Synopsis
is not just fighting for the title, but for his country's honor and his own legacy. The film, *Rocky IV*, continues the story of Rocky Balboa as he faces the formidable Ivan Drago, a fighter backed by the Soviet Union. Drago's strength and aggression pose a significant threat to Rocky, who must overcome not only the physical challenge but also the political tensions of the Cold War era. The film highlights Rocky's determination and resilience as he prepares for the ultimate showdown in a battle that transcends sport and becomes a symbol of freedom and perseverance.
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A crew of 59+ credited
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Edited by John W WheelerShot by Bill ButlerScored by Vince DicolaDesigned by Bill Kenney
Box Office
1985 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 9.7× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$300.5M
US & Canada: $127.9M — 43% of worldwide · International: $172.6M (57%)
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Also known as
- Rocky IV – Der Kampf des Jahrhundertsde
- Rocky 4fr
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Cast & Crew
59 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Sylvester Stallone
as Rocky Balboa
Talia Shire
as Adrian
Dolph Lundgren
as Ivan Drago
Burt Young
as Paulie
Carl Weathers
as Apollo Creed
Brigitte Nielsen
as Ludmilla
Tony Burton
as Duke
Michael Pataki
as Nicoli Koloff
Stu Nahan
as Commentator #1
R J Adams
as Sports Announcer
Al Bandiero
as American Commentator #2
Dominic Barto
as Russian Government Official
Supporting cast
38Danial Brown
as Rocky Jr.'s Friend
James Brown
as The Godfather of Soul
Rose Mary Campos
as Maid
Jack Carpenter
as KGB Driver
Mark De Alessandro
as Russian Cornerman
Marty Denkin
as Russian Referee
Lou Fillipo
as Las Vegas Referee
James Cannonball Green
as Manuel Vega
Dean Hammond
as Interviewer
Rocky Krakoff
as Robert "Rocky" Balboa Jr.
Sergei Levin
as Russian Ring Announcer
Tony Maffatone
as KGB Agent
Sylvia Meals
as Mrs. Creed
Dwayne Mcgee
as Limo Driver
Leroy Neiman
as Ring Announcer
George Pipasik
as Caretaker
George Rogan
as Igor Rimsky
Barry Tompkins
as American Commentator #1
Warner Wolf
as Commentator #2 in Las Vegas
Robert Doornick
as Sico the Robot (voice)
Richard Blum
as Reporter
Gerald Berns
as Reporter
Ray Glanzmann
as Reporter
Julie Inouye
as Reporter
Patrick Pankhurst
as Reporter
Jean Thoreau
as Reporter
Jim Bullock
as Reporter
Frank D Annibale
as Reporter
Rose Dursey
as Reporter
Richard A Kelley
as Reporter
Craig Schaefer
as Reporter
Jeff Austin
as Reporter
Leslie Morris
as Reporter
Bob Giovane
as Reporter
Julio Herzer
as Reporter
George Spaventa
as Reporter
Rolf Williams
as Reporter
Jim Hodges
as Reporter
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