

In slow disclosure, the camera zooms back to reveal a boxing ring. The opening shot of the film is of a golden picture on a gym wall of Christ. Through her involvement with Rocky, she blossoms into a beautiful woman and in return supports him in his transformation. Adrian (Talia Shire), thirty and afraid of sex, begins as a loser also. Yet, when fate in the guise of Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) offers him a chance, he rises to the occasion and - to everyone's amazement - realizes his own power and greatness. Rocky, "The Italian Stallion" (played by Sylvester Stallone), represents the little guy, the man on the street, in fact, the person who has bottomed out. Being loved can change a person and provide the background support for achievement and personal growth. Linked to this theme of the American dream is a secondary theme: the transforming power of love. The myth of the American dream provides the thematic impetus for the film, which suggests that we all have a potential for greatness that can be actualized-if the right opportunity presents itself and if we have the loving support of others. “Do you believe that America is the land of opportunity?” a fight promoter asks Rocky Balboa in Rocky (John Avildsen, 1976).

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(This instrumental hit was the TV theme song for "Route 66" which co-starred Martin Milner and George Maharis and ran from 1960-1964.Film assignment: show how several types of cinematic techniques convey the themes of a film.Ĭinematic Techniques and the Redemption Theme in Rocky


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Rock N' Roll (I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life) Mac Davis 1974.Due to its popularity from the show, "Rock Around The Clock" recharted in 1974.) It was also used as the opening theme for the TV sitcom, "Happy Days," which ran from 1974-1984. (This song, which topped the charts, was featured in the 1955 movie, "Blackboard Jungle," starring Glenn Ford. (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock Bill Haley And His Comets 1955.(Instrumental known as the "Hey!" song with snarling guitar riffs and yells of "Hey!" throughout) Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo Rick Derringer 1974.Rock And Roll Heaven The Righteous Brothers 1974.Rock-A-Hula Baby ("Twist" Special) Elvis Presley 1961.To find other songs by a band or artist listed on this page, click on a name. This will take you to a list of links to CD and/or MP3 product pages from one or more online merchants that have sound samples. To listen to a song clip, click on a song title below.
