50th anniversary screenings of the 1976 boxing drama Rocky, directed by John G. Avildsen, at the QUAD cinema in Derby.
QUAD is bringing Rocky back to the big screen this November, with two screenings marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 boxing drama. It's a chance to see the one that started it all on a proper cinema screen rather than at home.
If you've never seen it, Rocky follows Rocky Balboa, a struggling Philadelphia boxer who gets a shot at something bigger when heavyweight champion Apollo Creed stages a Bicentennial gimmick: fighting a sure-ringer and winning easily. The climactic fight sees the 'Italian Stallion' go the distance against all the odds. It's a 121-minute drama, rated 12A, directed by John G. Avildsen. The film made writer-director Sylvester Stallone a star and earned ten Oscar nominations, taking home three, including Best Film.
It's also worth knowing a bit about the cinema showing it. QUAD is a Derby cinema that works to nurture talent by showcasing regional filmmakers and running regular introductions, Q&As and film courses. They're committed to accessible cinema, with regular descriptive subtitled screenings and Audio Description available whenever possible.
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There are two dates to choose from: Sunday 22 November at 13:30 and Thursday 26 November at 17:50. Tickets are £10.50 standard and £8.50 concession.
