Question 1

Why did Sylvester Stallone originally plan to show Rocky's brain damage more graphically but changed his mind?

Accepted Answer

Stallone altered the plans after watching footage because seeing Rocky with severe brain damage was "like seeing your favorite dog with dysplasia."

Question 2

What disagreement did director John G. Avildsen have with cinematographer Steven Poster about the film's visual style?

Accepted Answer

Avildsen felt Poster was over-lighting scenes and wanted the film to look more like the original Rocky, which Poster said "looked like a cheap documentary."

Question 3

What rating did Sylvester Stallone give Rocky V when asked to rate each Rocky movie out of 10?

Accepted Answer

In an interview with Jonathan Ross, Stallone gave Rocky V a rating of zero out of 10.

Question 4

What alternate ending did Sylvester Stallone originally consider for Rocky V?

Accepted Answer

Stallone toyed with having Rocky die in an ambulance with Adrian by his side, then announce his death at the hospital with a final flashback of him running up the steps.

Question 5

In which Rocky movie is Rocky's real name 'Robert' first used, and in what context?

Accepted Answer

Rocky V is the first movie where Rocky's real name Robert is used, when George Washington Duke addresses him as "Mr. Robert 'Rocky' Balboa!"

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