John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Documentary

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid

⭐ 6.7/10 📅 2017 ⏱ 1h 18m Released

An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.

🎭 Cast

John G. Avildsen
John G. Avildsen
Self
Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
Self
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Self
Ralph Macchio
Ralph Macchio
Self
William Zabka
William Zabka
Self
Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds
Self
Luke Perry
Luke Perry
Self
Talia Shire
Talia Shire
Self
Carl Weathers
Carl Weathers
Self
Burt Young
Burt Young
Self
Kevin Connolly
Kevin Connolly
Self
Jerry Weintraub
Jerry Weintraub
Self

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