Rocky Balboa, a small-time Philadelphia boxer, gets the rare opportunity to fight the world heavyweight champion and becomes determined to go the distance to prove himself and regain his self-respect. Along the way, Rocky develops a relationship with Adrian, overcomes personal obstacles, and faces Apollo Creed in an epic boxing match that pushes both fighters to their limits.
Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch. Despite their mutual agreement not to seek a rematch, Apollo challenges Rocky again, but Rocky declines and retires from professional boxing. His girlfriend, Adrian, supports his choice, as do his doctors who reveal that he will require surgery for a detached retina. Meanwhile, Apollo becomes obsessed with the idea of a rematch to prove that Rocky's performance was a fluke. Rocky eventually agrees to the rematch, despite Adrian's disapproval. With the support of his trainer Mickey, Rocky begins training and gets into shape for the fight. On the night of the match, Apollo aims to beat Rocky in no more than two rounds to prove that the first match was a fluke. Rocky, fighting right-handed to protect his eye, is knocked down twice in the first two rounds but manages to stay in the fight. Going into the final round, Apollo is well ahead on points and only needs to stay away from Rocky to win the fight. However, he ignores his trainer's pleas and attempts to beat Rocky by knockout. In the final round, Rocky switches back to his natural stance and unleashes a series of counter punches on Apollo, turning the tide of the fight. Both men knock each other down, but Rocky is able to get up at the count of 9 while Apollo collapses from exhaustion. Rocky wins the fight by knockout, becoming the new heavyweight champion.
Sorcerer (1977) is a thrilling movie about a group of criminals who accept a dangerous mission in a South American jungle. They have to transport highly volatile explosives through treacherous terrains to an oil well explosion site. With corrupt cops, bandits, and the unforgiving jungle posing constant threats, they must overcome various obstacles to survive and complete their mission.
In 'Cruising,' a detective is sent undercover to investigate a series of murders targeting the gay community in New York City. As he immerses himself in the world of gay clubs and leather bars, he struggles with his own identity and the morality of his mission. The film explores themes of homophobia, sexual repression, and the complexities of the undercover life. With its gritty and suspenseful atmosphere, 'Cruising' delves into the dark underbelly of society, posing questions of identity, desire, and power.
The Ninth Configuration is set in a remote castle which serves as an asylum for mentally ill military personnel. Colonel Kane, a new psychiatrist, arrive to help the inmates. As he interacts with the patients, he starts to question the real nature of their illnesses and encounters strange occurrences and supernatural events. The movie explores themes of religion, post-traumatic stress disorder, and the nature of sanity.
In post-World War II New York City, three brothers - a street hustler, a gentle giant, and an ice-wrestler - navigate the worlds of arm-wrestling, cross-dressing, family relationships, and racial tensions as they strive to achieve their dreams of success in the brutal world of professional wrestling.
Private detective Philip Marlowe gets caught up in a web of crime, double-crossing, and suspicion of murder as he investigates the disappearance of a young man. Along the way, he encounters a femme fatale, an ex-convict, a crime boss, and a series of dangerous encounters that take him deep into the seedy underbelly of 1940s Los Angeles.
Nighthawks follows an undercover New York City cop as he tracks down a dangerous international terrorist. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and risks his life to protect the city from an imminent threat. With a troubled production and a discotheque as the backdrop, the movie combines elements of action, crime, and suspense. The plot escalates as the cop engages in a cat-and-mouse chase with the terrorist, leading to a thrilling climax filled with violence and suspense.
Maniac is a grindhouse horror film about a deranged schizophrenic killer who scalps his victims. He targets women and murders them one by one, leaving behind a trail of brutal violence and gore. As the body count rises, the maniac's psychotic tendencies become more disturbing. Set in the gritty streets of New York City, this cult classic will leave you terrified and disturbed.
Starcrash follows the story of a female warrior and her companions as they battle against an evil man who wants to take control of the galaxy. With the help of a giant robot, a computer, and supernatural powers, they must stop him before he destroys everything they hold dear.
Big Wednesday is a poignant coming-of-age film that follows the lives of three friends who are passionate about surfing in 1960s California. It showcases their journey through the Vietnam War era, friendship, and the challenges they face as they navigate the changing times.
In 'The Whoopee Boys', two hustlers try to con their way into high society in Palm Beach, Florida by posing as wealthy men. Along the way, they encounter elaborate parties, a talking-to-the-camera style, motorcycle adventures, and various schemes. This comedy movie takes place in a world of opulence, con artistry, and mistaken identities.
The Last Horror Film follows an obsessed fan who becomes infatuated with an actress and stalks her at a film festival in Cannes, France. As his horniness escalates, he becomes increasingly delusional and starts fantasizing about undressing and stripping the actress. He takes a trip to France, hoping to get closer to her, but his behavior becomes increasingly erratic and dangerous. The film features scenes of knife-wielding, a hot tub with a woman in it, and a taxi driver who plays a key role in the plot. It also includes elements of a film within a film, with the protagonist daydreaming about being the actress's love interest. In the climax, the protagonist plots to electrocute the actress in a bathtub, but his plan backfires, and he ends up electrocuting himself in a hot tub instead. The movie ends with a freeze frame of the protagonist's dead body. Throughout the film, there is a recurring theme of sexual attraction and the protagonist's inner voice narrating his thoughts and desires. The Last Horror Film is considered a video nasty and explores themes of obsession, stalking, and the blurred line between reality and fantasy.
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
The Seven-Ups follows a group of unconventional New York City detectives, nicknamed The Seven-Ups, who operate outside the law to bring down criminals. When one of their own is killed, they embark on a dangerous mission to find the murderer. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of corruption and betrayal that reaches the highest levels of the criminal underworld.
After his son is murdered and the justice system fails him, a former cop becomes a vigilante, seeking revenge on those responsible. He takes on a corrupt judge, a drug dealer, and a gang, using extreme violence to bring them to justice.
When a sadistic psychopath goes on a murder spree, a retired detective is called back to action to track down the killer. With each new murder, the detective delves deeper into the mind of the deeply disturbed person behind the crimes.
Karate experts attempt to rescue a girl who was kidnapped by a mother and her two psycho sons.
A private eye hired to kill a man's wife warns her instead and then finds both are impostors.
An alienated teenage boy runs away from home and ventures to New York City where he falls in with a gang of juvenile delinquents working as drug dealers and pickpockets for a shady crime boss.