Sylvester Stallone Thought 'Rocky' Would Flop After People Walked Out
Sylvester Stallone said his confidence was not soaring after most of the audience left during an early screening of Rocky.
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Sylvester Stallone: How childhood rejection and bullying led the legendary actor to create 'Rocky', Culture
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Sylvester Stallone Was Once Disappointed for Being Rejected as an Extra for 'The Godfather' - Inquisitr
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Sylvester Stallone Documentary Sly Will Premiere on November 3 - Netflix Tudum
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Sylvester Stallone stories before becoming 'Rocky' star
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Sylvester Stallone Once Shared Why He Was Offended by Talks That 'Rocky II' Saved His Career
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Sylvester Stallone: How childhood rejection and bullying led the legendary actor to create 'Rocky', Culture
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Sylvester Stallone back, as Rocky Balboa battles mortality
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