The sequel, Rocky V, was released in 1990. In 2021, a director's cut was released with the title Rocky IV: Rocky vs Drago, receiving positive reviews from critics. Despite its reception, the film was a box office success, grossing $300 million worldwide, becoming the highest grossing film in the franchise and the third highest grossing film of 1985, and the critical reception became more favorable in the years later, with the praise for the training montage. However, there was some praise for Drago's credibility as a villain. The film received mixed to negative reviews, with criticism for its predictable screenplay and Cold War themes, which some critics deemed as propaganda and facilitating negative portrayals of Russians.
Rocky IV premiered in Los Angeles on November 21, 1985, and was theatrically released in the United States by MGM/UA on November 27. Rocky IV is known for its strong Cold War themes, and for its successful theme songs " Burning Heart" and " Living in America". Filming also featured new special effects and bona fide and groundbreaking sport methods and equipment, some of which were years removed from public use. Stallone and Ludgren engaged in authentic punching in their fight, which led to Stallone being admitted to intensive care. Principal photography began in 1984, with filming locations including Philadelphia, Wyoming, and Vancouver. Rocky IV was Dolph Lundgren's first American film debut, and Stallone's last directorial effort until 2006.ĭevelopment for a fourth Rocky film began soon after the success of Rocky III, which faced controversy after it was subject to a copyright lawsuit.
In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone) fights Ivan Drago (Lundgren), a Soviet boxer responsible for causing a personal tragedy. It also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Brigitte Nielsen, and Dolph Lundgren.
It is the sequel to Rocky III (1982) and is the fourth installment in the Rocky franchise. Rocky IV is a 1985 American sports drama film written, directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone.
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