Screenplay data
Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer and debt collector, gets an improbable shot at the heavyweight title against champion Apollo Creed. He undergoes rigorous training with Mickey Goldmill and deepens his relationship with Adrian, resolving to go the distance against Creed. The championship fight is a brutal fifteen-round battle where Rocky endures Creed's powerful blows and even knocks him down. Though Creed wins by a split decision, Rocky achieves his goal of going the distance, earning respect and embracing Adrian in the ring.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Rocky Balboa, a small‐time boxer, ekes out fights in a dingy club while yearning for something more.
Open full beat sheetRocky Balboa is listed as Protagonist / Boxer. Thirty-year-old heavyweight boxer with a scarred face and a plodding, machine-like fighting style. In the parsed data, Rocky Balboa is connected to 51 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
51 scenes / 11 dialogue linesMickey Goldmill is listed as Gym Owner / Trainer. Late seventies, owns the local gym, former fighter. In the parsed data, Mickey Goldmill is connected to 14 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
14 scenes / 4 dialogue linesPaulie is listed as Adrian's Brother. Misanthropic, alcoholic, medium height, brown hair, square-shouldered. In the parsed data, Paulie is connected to 12 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
12 scenes / 3 dialogue linesAdrian Klein is listed as Love Interest. Thirty-year-old shy woman working at a pet shop. In the parsed data, Adrian Klein is connected to 12 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 51.
12 scenes / 2 dialogue linesApollo Creed is listed as Antagonist / Heavyweight Champion. Tall, smooth-muscled, confident Black heavyweight champion. In the parsed data, Apollo Creed is connected to 8 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
8 scenes / 4 dialogue linesMr. Gazzo is listed as Loan Shark. Rocky's employer. In the parsed data, Mr. Gazzo is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 13.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMike is listed as Gym helper. Bullish helper at the gym. In the parsed data, Mike is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 35.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDipper is listed as Boxer. Young, muscular, aggressive heavyweight. In the parsed data, Dipper is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMiles Jergens is listed as Promoter. Successful fight promoter. In the parsed data, Miles Jergens is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 21.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMarie is listed as Young girl. Twelve-year-old girl hanging out with a bad crowd. In the parsed data, Marie is connected to 2 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 11.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRocky Balboa fights a black heavyweight in a small, dingy club. Rocky wins by knockout after being fouled.
Rocky Balboa, DipperRocky gets paid for his fight and leaves the club.
Rocky BalboaRocky rides the trolley home and tells a woman he is a fighter.
Rocky BalboaRocky walks home, passing a pet shop.
Rocky BalboaRocky returns home, feeds his turtles, and mimes to a record.
Rocky BalboaRocky collects money for Mr. Gazzo from a worker on a ship.
Rocky Balboa, Mr. GazzoRocky visits the pet shop to flirt with Adrian.
Rocky Balboa, Adrian KleinRocky reports to Gazzo about the collection.
Rocky Balboa, Mr. GazzoRocky visits the gym and talks to Mickey.
Rocky Balboa, Mickey Goldmill, DipperRocky talks to Paulie about Adrian and watches Apollo Creed on TV.
Rocky Balboa, Paulie, Apollo CreedRocky walks Marie home and gives her advice.
Rocky Balboa, MarieApollo Creed decides to fight an underdog for the Bicentennial.
Apollo Creed, Miles JergensMr. Gazzo and Rocky discuss business and Rocky's date with Adrian while the bodyguard acts aggressively.
Mr. Gazzo, Rocky Balboa, PaulieApollo Creed and Miles Jergens discuss potential opponents for the Bicentennial fight and settle on Rocky Balboa.
Apollo Creed, Miles Jergens, Mickey GoldmillRocky and Paulie walk home; Paulie asks Rocky to help him get a job with Gazzo.
Rocky Balboa, PaulieRocky sees Marie hanging out with a bad crowd.
Rocky Balboa, Paulie, MarieRocky arrives to pick up Adrian; Paulie throws the Thanksgiving turkey out the window.
Rocky Balboa, Paulie, Adrian KleinRocky and Adrian skate after hours; they share personal stories.
Rocky Balboa, Adrian KleinRocky and Adrian share an intimate moment.
Rocky Balboa, Adrian KleinMickey tells Rocky that Jergens' promotions is looking for him.
Rocky Balboa, Mickey GoldmillJergens offers Rocky a fight against Apollo Creed.
Rocky Balboa, Miles JergensRocky and Adrian watch the news coverage of the upcoming fight.
Rocky Balboa, Adrian Klein, PaulieRocky tells Gazzo he is quitting to train for the fight.
Rocky Balboa, Mr. GazzoMickey visits Rocky to ask to be his manager.
Rocky Balboa, Mickey GoldmillRocky finds Mickey on the street and comforts him.
Rocky Balboa, Mickey GoldmillRocky wakes up early to begin his training routine.
Rocky BalboaRocky begins his morning run.
Rocky BalboaRocky attempts to run up the museum stairs but fails.
Rocky BalboaRocky continues his run past City Hall.
Rocky BalboaRocky runs beneath the train station.
Rocky BalboaRocky runs along the piers.
Rocky BalboaRocky arrives at the meat packing plant.
Rocky Balboa, PaulieRocky talks with Paulie and meets some workers.
Rocky Balboa, Paulie, DipperRocky trains by punching hanging beef in the freezer.
Rocky Balboa, PaulieRocky trains at the gym while Mickey coaches him.
Rocky Balboa, Mickey Goldmill, MikeReporters interview Rocky at the gym.
Rocky Balboa, Mickey Goldmill, Apollo Creed, Dipper, MikeRocky and Adrian spend time together.
Rocky Balboa, Adrian KleinRocky runs with his dog.
Rocky BalboaRocky finds reporters at the meat packing plant.
Rocky Balboa, PaulieRocky demonstrates his training method for the news.
Rocky BalboaApollo plans his fight promotion.
Apollo CreedPaulie confronts Rocky and Adrian.
Rocky Balboa, Adrian Klein, PaulieRocky studies films of Apollo Creed.
Rocky Balboa, Mickey GoldmillRocky continues his intense training.
Rocky Balboa, Mickey Goldmill, MikeRocky successfully runs up the stairs.
Rocky BalboaRocky meets with the mayor.
Rocky BalboaRocky receives a phone call and talks about his future.
Rocky Balboa, Adrian KleinRocky studies more film.
Rocky Balboa, Mickey GoldmillRocky expresses his doubts to Adrian.
Rocky Balboa, Adrian KleinThe night of the fight.
Rocky Balboa, Adrian Klein, Apollo Creed, MikeRocky prepares for the fight, praying alone before being called to the ring.
Rocky Balboa, Adrian Klein, Mickey GoldmillRocky walks to the ring wearing his robe.
Rocky Balboa, Mickey Goldmill, MikeThe championship fight begins with elaborate entrances and introductions.
Rocky Balboa, Paulie, Apollo Creed, Mickey Goldmill, Mr. GazzoThe fight concludes after fifteen rounds.
Rocky Balboa, Adrian Klein, Apollo Creed, Mickey GoldmillYo, a bad reputation -- Twenty years from now people will say 'D'you remember Marie?' 'No, who was she?' 'She was that little whore who hung out at the Atomic Hoagie Shop.' 'Oh, now I remember!'... See, they don't remember you, they remember the rep.
Now here's what's goin' down. Listen, 'cause I'm gonna say this but one time. On January first, the first day of the Bicentennial I'm gonna fight me a local poor underdog, dig? A snow-white underdog.
Ya want the truth -- Ya got heart, but ya fight like an ape -- The only thing special about you is ya never got ya nose broke -- keep ya nose pretty -- what's left of ya brain an' retire.
Hey, screw ya brain on right. Now, who's this girl you're going out with tonight?
Rocky, would you be interested in fighting Apollo Creed for the Championship?
The only thing I wanna do is go the distance.
I love you -- I love you -- I love you...
Don't you care what the people will say?
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