Rocky 4 (1985) … 4
Rocky IV (1985), directed by Sylvester Stallone, is the fourth installment in the Rocky series. The film pits the beloved boxer Rocky Balboa against Ivan Drago, a formidable Soviet athlete played by Dolph Lundgren. The plot revolves around Drago’s devastating defeat of Apollo Creed, which leads Rocky to travel to the Soviet Union for a high-stakes rematch. The movie features intense training montages and explores Cold War tensions. Rocky IV is a classic underdog story that highlights themes of perseverance, national pride, and personal redemption, solidifying its place as an iconic 1980s sports drama.
