Sylvester Stallone wrote Rocky script after facing rejection in early 1970s
A new film details how Sylvester Stallone created the character Rocky while struggling as an unknown actor and screenwriter in New York and Los Angeles during the early 1970s.
Stallone faced homelessness and poverty
The documentary depicts a young Sylvester Stallone living on the streets of New York with only his dog for company. He worked long hours gutting fish between unsuccessful auditions for acting roles.
Writer drafted script in three days
Stallone moved to Los Angeles and sold his dog to pay bills before writing the screenplay quickly. The resulting film became a major box office success and won the best picture award at the 1977 Oscars.
New movie explores early struggles
The production features Anthony Ippolito portraying the younger version of Stallone in this biographical project. Peter Farrelly directed the film which focuses on how Stallone identified with the underdog character.
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