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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

"Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid"

2017 6.7 1h 18m IMDb
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An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.

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John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen

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Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

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Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

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Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

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William Zabka

William Zabka

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Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

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Luke Perry

Luke Perry

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Talia Shire

Talia Shire

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Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers

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Burt Young

Burt Young

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Kevin Connolly

Kevin Connolly

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Jerry Weintraub

Jerry Weintraub

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Stephen Dorff

Stephen Dorff

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Frank Serpico

Frank Serpico

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Leonard Maltin

Leonard Maltin

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