Rocky (3/10) Movie CLIP - Pain and Experience (1976) HD

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CLIP DESCRIPTION:
Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) has a heated argument with Mickey (Burgess Meredith) through the doors of his apartment.
FILM DESCRIPTION:
Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a Philadelphia boxer, is but one step removed from total bum-hood. A once-promising pugilist, Rocky is now taking nickel-and-dime bouts and running strongarm errands for local loan sharks to survive. Even his supportive trainer, Mickey (Burgess Meredith), has given up on Rocky. All this changes thanks to Muhammad Ali-like super-boxer Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). With the Bicentennial celebration coming up, Creed must find a "Cinderella" opponent for the big July 4th bout -- some unknown whom Creed can "glorify" for a few minutes before knocking him cold. Rocky Balboa was not the only Cinderella involved here: writer/director Sylvester Stallone, himself a virtual unknown, managed to sell his Rocky script (one of 35 that he'd written over the years) on the proviso that he be given the starring role. Since the film was to be made on a shoestring and marketed on a low-level basis, the risk factor to United Artists was small. For Stallone, this was a make-or-break opportunity -- just like Rocky's million-to-one shot with Apollo Creed. Costing under a million dollars, Rocky managed to register with audiences everywhere, earning back 60 times its cost. The film won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
CREDITS:
TM & © MGM (1976)
Cast: Burgess Meredith, Sylvester Stallone
Director: John G. Avildsen
Producers: Robert Chartoff, Gene Kirkwood, Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone
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[@MarcusGramm]

He forgives him just as quick as he got mad. Realistic to a lot of people bc most of us don't want to be upset but we have to let it be known sometimes.

[@Brugar18]

we all need to let the steam out some time

[@peterp2153]

Rocky looked up to Mick and wanted (and needed) his help. He was just venting a combination of his fear of getting destroyed by Creed, his life in general, and a little resentment that Mick didn’t bother with him until now. Rocky’s also a good dude and once he made his point (forcefully), he asked Mick to be his trainer.

[@MichaelOrthodoxChristian]

Nicely put.

[@LukeLovesRose]

He just had to vent his frustration. He made some good points

[@shrivel_d]

That's why I call my Rottweiler Rocky, cuz he's quick to forgive

[@Alcatus]

You can hear all those years of struggle, pain, and survival in his rant.

[@johnnieboy66]

absolutely

[@taylorahern3755]

Possibly Stallone's Finest Hour👍👍👍

[@daviddimalanta259]

Both in and out of the set. He unleashed his inner pain from the experience he struggled to make his movie happened into this scene but as a boxer.

[@sirgalahad7515]

Sounds like a 14 year old kid over heating

[@megahellreaper]

Probably was thinking of his dog.

[@harmanjotsingh7429]

I believe it's not just acting..it's Stallone frustration in his life at that time...he was struggling actor at that time...with no money to pay bills... love from India...read a lot about him

[@georginaknoebel4570]

Yes, his life story is quite incredible! I love this movie so much and can relate to the pain and struggle as well.

[@LiveINtheGood53]

Yes indeed, he was a struggling actor, but he was an actor so he knew what to do as an actor under the umbrella of this great script he wrote.

[@GurpreetSingh-by5ih]

Yup. One of his earlier softcore movie was released as Italian Stallion after he success of Rocky movie. How the tables turned 😊😊👍

[@kalamitkulomet4149]

He was so lucky that this movie wasnt a garbage

[@putitomalo3997]

@@kalamitkulomet4149 not luck. all skill blessing from God

[@gajendrasinghkanyal3766]

Rocky running back to mick, for me is one of the best scene in cinematic history.

[@jerryhello]

And I love how Mick recoils a bit on the street as Rocky approaches-like he thinks Rocky might punch him for how Mickey has treated him. This scene is just magical.

[@TANQ31]

Amazing. Makes me cry and I'm a 31 dam year old man. It's never too late to forgive and move on together in life for people who are worth it

[@WHALEDOGS9111]

I agree. I was so happy rocky ran after Mick. He new he need it Mick help.

[@roquefortfiles]

I agree. This scene really hits me hard. I took up boxing a few years ago. But this scene is not really even about boxing. That is why this film resonates so much.

[@CapsImedia]

I agree 100%

[@zeppelin342]

Rocky’s heart is so pure. Not the brightest, but the guy has a heart of gold.

[@the_red_barron1002]

Unfortunately having a heart of gold gets you nowhere in life

[@chunkywillo5392]

@@the_red_barron1002 it does man. For me at least, but you have people there to care for you dude. Remember that. Have a nice day : )

[@MrBryant240sx]

Classic movie character. The underdog. Doesn't work if he is a bad or questionable person.

[@roberttoro5167]

I think nice people will prevail in the end. Always be good and honest. Do not give in and turn bad. Be good it’s worth it in the end. Love from T.O

[@olsonbryce777]

@@the_red_barron1002 depends on what matters to you

[@nandologia_]

2:38 A lesser director would’ve done a regular two shot dialogue scene at the end, but John G. Avildsen wisely chooses to leave the camera afar and let the body language of both characters speak for itself. Purest form of filmmaking right there.

[@lexkanyima2195]

Good editing

[@petergresh516]

My favorite part

[@nickimillennium]

They build these characters so well that by the time they get to that shot, you feel like you know them well enough to understand what the dialogue was going to be. No need to even shoot a dialogue scene. Brilliant movie.

[@thealarmclock9307]

That's one of the million reasons why the movie is amongst the greats

[@rockywaters9592]

The composition is amazing too, notice how all the lines from the left point to the 2 characters, his front door left open. From right to left its a visual metaphor of the 2 small characters together following an upward line to an open door of a big opportunity.

[@Stephen0560]

"I'm 76 years old." Heartbreaking.

[@lianasoares8052]

How?

[@nazur72]

@@lianasoares8052 the male lifespan in the US in 1976 was 69. It's sad since he'll be dead very soon at that age.

[@lianasoares8052]

Bossman, oh.

[@scottknode898]

Steven Matthews Burgess Meredith in reality was 68-69 years old when filmed Rocky in 1975 for release in 1976.

[@DCD4Ever]

@@scottknode898 *68. Rocky was filmed in the first few months of 1976.

[@ralexlu]

This scene is so powerful. Great acting on both sides...freaking phenomenal.

[@rastafariantargaryen7488]

I agree 110%..... So well done.

[@sextusempiricus7913]

The MUSIC? Bill Conti. Like when Rocky go to the arena the night before and this theme starts playing.

[@Jsd_1]

Oscar performance

[@geraldbasso1782]

I totally agree!

[@geraldbasso1782]

This is totally real and straight from the heart. Nothing is more honest and from the heart!

[@redhotchilifan98]

Stallones acting in this scene is incredible

[@TheGothprincess2]

People who say Stallone can't act don't know anything about acting,I've always thought he was a great actor.

[@blittz10]

Yh emotional indeed

[@preving]

I believe the scene where Mickey forgets his hat before leaving the apartment was not scripted.

[@scottknode898]

redhotchilifan98 so was Burgess Meredith as Mickey he is a legendary old school character actor and at as was nominated for best supporting actor

[@scottknode898]

preving many of scenes were improvised on the spot. Stallone’s dialogue to in this scene was improvised including when says this place stinks line was as Stallone said it really did stink.

[@IgiWhiteman]

Stallone is projecting real life pain in this performance. It just doesn´t feel like mere "acting", it feels so real.

[@raulquiroz7492]

That's because I don't think this is acting. This was actual frustration and repressed rage from his early years as an actor. He struggled alot in the beginning...

[@IgiWhiteman]

@@raulquiroz7492 I think he projected the same kind of rage and pain into his performance in the first Rambo.

[@Jacques1103]

@@raulquiroz7492 yes, he was poor, worked as a lion cage cleaner and as an usher

[@UberDeMon1]

Ah yes! he mentioned this particula scene and filming it, In his documentary "sly". It is indeed real.

[@tempo1889]

Stallone has said this was something he wanted to say to his father but he was too afraid to do it.

[@GoldenGateNum9]

*"What about my prime mick! at least you had a prime!"*

[@htf5555]

“I had no prime. I didn’t have nothin!”

[@Rawbtala]

That part always kills me, but lifts me up to stay healthy and in shape.

[@Mr.JP1996]

For me, the best line of the entire movie and one of the best quotes of film history

[@Nihilanth1982]

Story of my life

[@JohnSmith-po2eh]

Metaphor for anyone who has struggled. I was at my lowest 11 years ago. Lost everything. With the help and encouragement of friends, family and self determination I fought back and won. Remarried, great job, new house. Don’t let life keep you down.

[@jasonbourne5941]

I’m proud of you my friend ☺️

[@BladeR2049]

How'd you do it?

[@JohnSmith-po2eh]

@@BladeR2049 I didn’t quit. I started by sticking with a crappy job that paid the bills but little else. Thankfully my friend let me stay with her rent free. Then I met a girl, she got me a better paying job. We moved in together, worked our butts off , saved our $, married, bought a house… I’m at the best I’ve ever been. You can’t expect overnight miracles. It takes time. Prudence, patience and personality and you can climb the ladder of success.

[@hareeshchandra]

Really happy and god bless you... I am waiting for my time to come...

[@seansims4491]

@@hareeshchandra it will, it will

[@martinlsmith4906]

The best part is when Rocky comes outside. We only see the interaction, but we fully understand what is going on. I love when Rocky puts his hand out for Mick to shake basically say 'all of that is behind us now, let's go forward '. Incredible scene.

[@StealthMode3924]

Sometimes you’ve just got to let it out before moving forward.

[@adolforodriguez6633]

Sometimes is hard to believe that this is a 70's movie.

[@DonVal86]

Adolfo Rodriguez I don’t know, it fits in with the other classics like The Godfather, Taxi Driver, and One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest etc.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Na'ah...it's the QUINTESSENTIAL 70's movie. I think that was the best decade of movie making. The 80's had the fun movies. But the best FILMS were made in the 70's. That decade was something else.

[@martinm6093]

it would be hard to believe if it was made in present days....

[@Salmontemaki]

Why? The best ones are from the 70’s without a doubt. Both Godfathers, Raging bull (released in 1980 but they worked mostly through the 70’s), Taxi Driver, Serpico, Dog day afternoon, Deer Hunter etc.

[@twinkthatloveslotrtrilogy7676]

@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 70's-80's movies were best movies of all time

[@HLHReviews]

I like how Rocky is not yelling Mickey face to face, but to an empty room. Goes to show he didn’t want to hurt Mickey’s feelings, but wanted him to know how much pain and experience he went through in 10 years.

[@darthvader575]

He respects him

[@FrostyOutlaw]

In reality it was also because Sly didn’t want to yell at him directly

[@carlkeenan5975]

Sylvester stallone is so underrated for his acting

[@LiveINtheGood53]

I agree! Rocky, First Blood, Cop Land, Creed for sure... anymore Sly total hits or great acting jobs? (without the sequels)

[@stephenp2174]

Some guys, they just hate for no reason capeesh?

[@johncastle1984]

@@LiveINtheGood53 I guess because of the Stigma that he was an Action Star

[@nordicgaming2572]

Don't get me wrong, I have a huge amount of respect for Sly but he was never a versatile actor. He portrayed Rocky perfectly because it's basically who he is on real life. There is barely any acting involved.

[@TakeshixStudios]

I like how his voice is a bit different too. He made it his strength while others thought it was a weakness

[@billmeltzer7694]

This is one of the most brilliantly acted scenes I've ever seen in any film. Burgess Meredith: Mickey ages 20 years before our eyes in the span of a few minutes. It's not done through makeup or special effects. It's all in his eyes, his speech, his posture and his breathing. When the scene starts, Mickey has almost a renewed sense of youth. He's got a gleam in his eye, his speech is emphatic and he tries to flatter Rocky -- the Rocky Marciano comparison -- and tell Rocky how much he needs a manager. Mickey recounts his own story of one being a promising young fighter but he never got the one big shot he needed. Whether Mickey was ever as good as he describes really doesn't matter. It's his sense of being unfulfilled. As a manager/trainer, he's never represented anyone who was a serious contender with the opportunity at a title shot. We're starting to get unspoken context here of why Mickey treats Rocky with such disdain. In an earlier scene, when Rocky demands to know why Mickey acts so hostile toward him, Mickey flat out tells him it's because Rocky once had the raw talent to develop into a good pro but he never did anything with that potential. He wasted it and Mickey has no time or patience for it. Mickey's now an old man, Rocky is 30 and any chance at a decent career seems to gone. The tide turns with this exchange (comparing Balboa to Marciano): "You move like him and you've got heart like he did." Rocky replies, "I got heart but I ain't got no locker, do I, Mick?" At this point, after Rocky had been acting very ill-at-ease but trying to be polite, Mickey realizes the conversation isn't going well. Mickey becomes increasingly less confident and more desperate. He opens his heart to Rocky, telling him that he wants to protect him from the cruelty of the boxing racket and wants to look after him so that he doesn't get chewed up and spit out, left broken the way Mickey himself. Rocky, quietly in tone but with years of pent-up anger and resentment boiling just below the surface, reminds Mickey that's gotten plenty of pain and street smarts from his own years of fighting in clubs for very little money. Rocky says this line, which gets right to the depths of his pain: "I needed your help about 10 years ago. Ten years ago. You didn't help none. You didn't care." The anger starts to bubble over when Mickey asks him why Rocky never asked him for help: "Look, I asked but you never heard nothin'!" Rocky, of course, never verbally asked Mickey for help. But he was desperate for guidance; someone who cared, and would take him under his wing. Mickey never showed any interest, at least outwardly. Now that Rocky is 30 years old and a title shot has been dropped in his lap for what he innately knows is a publicity stunt and not something Rocky himself earned, he is unmoved by Mickey's pleading and failing voice ("Well.... I... um.... I'm 76 years old... and um...") Watch Burgess Meredith's physical acting from here until he leaves the apartment. The earlier gleam is gone from his eyes. His movements are slow. His breathing is labored. He looks frail. He's 76 years old but looks even older. He looks utterly crushed. When Mickey forgets his hat and goes to retrieve it after opening and closing the door, Rocky opens the bathroom door. There's a half second of hopefulness from Mickey's point of view but that's dashed when Rocky goes right back into the bathroom to get away from him. Now watch Stallone throughout the scene leading up to his yelling rant as Mickey leaves. He's just been reminded -- although it was not Mickey's intention -- that his own career has been an even bigger failure than Mickey's ("At least you had a prime! I didn't have no prime, I didn't have nothin'!") . At least Mickey has his own gym. All Rocky has is a filthy, foul-smelling grimy and ill-kept apartment. It's not ONLY Mickey that he's angry at. He's angry at himself, and miserable with where he's ended up. Notice that the turning point to where Rocky ends his rant, goes quiet and pensive for a couple moments before he runs outside after Mickey come right after Rocky shouts "Ya wanna help me out?! Well, help me out! C'mon help me out, I'm standin' here!" At first this seems like Rocky's being sarcastic. But he actually really DOES still want and need Mickey despite their less-than-friendly relationship. As the anger in his eyes subsides, he wordlessly seems to realize that Mickey just made the first step by coming there in the first place. Then comes the wonderful rest of the scene where Rocky runs down the street, gently puts his arm over Mickey's shoulder and talks to him. Then they shake hands under the street lamp in the distance -- and, in a perfect bit of cinematic serendipity and unplanned symbolism -- a train speeds by overhead just as they shake hands. They wave goodnight and Rocky goes back inside. We know from the rest of the movie -- and the rest of the series -- that this was when Rocky and Mickey had their relationship shift. Rocky becomes almost like a surrogate son to Mickey, and Rocky comes to love Mickey like a father figure. But at this very moment, it's still a very fragile reconciliation that could easily fall apart. There will still be times to come when Mickey yells at Rocky but it always comes from a caring/concerned place that's couched as anger. It's beautiful in its multi-dimensional humanity, with all its imperfections. That's why I love the whole scene so much.

[@rogerpadel4876]

Wow, mate, What agreat interpretation, God bless you...

[@sammctagger5451]

One interpretation is wrong. Mickey opened and closed the door on purpose to pretend he was leaving to get Rocky to come out of his bathroom. Purest sign of desperation.

[@milaanvigraham8664]

@@sammctagger5451 No, even I thought that, but that's not the case. He genuinely just forgot his hat

[@AceOfStars88]

Great Interpretation✌️

[@sammctagger5451]

@@milaanvigraham8664 he didn’t forget his fat. The way he opened and slammed the door shut with enough force so Rocky would hear it was intentional. It was out of desperation to get Rocky out of the bathroom.

[@Aydin370]

2:49 What is more powerful and sincere for me in this scene is: That running of Rocky towards Mickey, and Mickey is getting afraid (because Rocky was angry a minute ago) and trying to get away from Rocky with 2-3 steps backward, before Rocky starts talking (which is inaudible)

[@KingKong19100]

No, he almost tripped that's why. You're looking into it too much.

[@ir6237]

KingKong19100 I like Aydin's version better.

[@Jon-jd1nj]

@@KingKong19100 Yeah the other guy's explanation is better. There was nothing to trip on.

[@KingKong19100]

Jon It's called shortstepping -_-

[@RyanMonty]

@@KingKong19100 No, he didn't almost trip. He went into a defensive position.

[@chrisevans5259]

Stallone portrays great feeling and anger in this scene, it is so intense and the disappointment and frustration is etched through Rocky's voice, but deep down Rocky knows he needs Mick and mick needs him. Great acting in a great film.

[@MrBryant240sx]

Yes, I like this scene. He is angry, but at the same time has no where else to turn he knows of.

[@stark_man0278]

This scene always made me tear up. What shows us here is: forgiveness. We can all forgive one another no matter how much pain that person gave us

[@rogeliovillarreal2351]

Amen to that you have to forgive and forget life is too short too hold on to grudges

[@arnoldjack7956]

@@rogeliovillarreal2351 but my grudges are what keep me going as I've always wanted to get even with all the people that wronged me in my life

[@jak151000]

@@arnoldjack7956 amen to that lol. 🙏😂

[@InteleVision-Vic]

If we all had to fight The Champ I'm sure we would.

[@CJM-rg5rt]

I don't think you should forgive just anyone. That can be dangerous.. very mild grudges are probably fine or helpful. I'd say forgive everyone who has a heart to be hurt but forgiving a sociopath is a selfish thing so that's up to the individual and shouldn't be preached.

[@UpTheDown7]

Rocky running after Mick on the street at the end - Mick being unsure of what Rocky was about to do, the arm around the shoulder, the handshake, the train in the background, all from a distance - it's the greatest moment in the entire franchise.

[@drewl1990]

it's crazy because he actually flinches a little when he sees Rocky running at him from a distance.. this scene was clearly thought through extremely well

[@2277niks]

Moral of the story. Yell, scream, rant & vent out whatevers inside you. It'll set you free. That's the only way.

[@GoldenGateNum9]

Not really.

[@thekrazyhatter5063]

@@GoldenGateNum9 it really does

[@Kavallero]

That's true, don't hold back and spit it out. It will make you feel much better.

[@l.adodg3r70]

Exactly let it all out

[@l.adodg3r70]

@@GoldenGateNum9 trust it does

[@jonalex9002]

2:57 mickey was like : "holy shit , is coming to finish me :)

[@mugatu8284]

Jajajajajajajaja!!!!

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

@Frank. T A 30-year old finishing a 76-year old? No it wouldn't.

[@burningpegasus]

Underrated comment xD

[@youtoo2233]

Love when Mick says im 76 years, its sad like he's emotionally hurting, then that piano music when Rock comes outside, makes my eyes water. This was the main difference between the first Rocky and all the others, R1 hit you emotionally in the softest way

[@MysteryManfrom79]

I felt Rocky II continued in a similar way (even if the Disco influence and medallion man fashions crept in a little) and had some nice scenes also, but they were very commercialised after that. Rocky III had some of the first two left in it but had resorted to the use of commercial music and popular TV characters, and Rocky IV was just a series of music videos with padding in-between. Don't get me wrong, I like them all but this as a stand alone film has a much more powerful message....

[@ericlain9446]

At 2:58 and 3:00 in, it appears Mick took a defensive stance the best he could. But Rock had other plans, and the words they shared we'll never know. But I'll bet they were simple and from the heart, per the Rocky usual.

[@KingKong19100]

No, he almost tripped that's why. You're looking into it too much.

[@frankrivera-cortes3887]

KingKong19100 No, I think we can all agree Mick thought Rocky was gonna pop him after he just ranted and yelled at him. He looked like he was walking on flat concrete.

[@edmund8954]

@@KingKong19100 He almost tripped because rocky was running towards him.

[@chikachikaslimshady1]

@@edmund8954 Inferior interpretation

[@thetexasgreek]

@@KingKong19100 Maybe, but it worked out perfectly and made for a phenomenal scene. It surely could have happened in real life. Just go with it.

[@flyingdutchman913]

Every single character in this movie is dealing with self-doubt and how they overcome it.

[@larshetfield2156]

1:43 "What about my prime Mick?" Legit teared up when I heard that, Stallon is such an underrated actor.

[@shadicalplayz8932]

Prime or pride whatever hes saying

[@modrenwarefare]

@@shadicalplayz8932Prime, in the scene before this Mickey was taking about his prime. Which is why he says it here.

[@jacktheripoff1888]

I will always wonder what Rocky said to Mick after he caught up with him outside.

[@peterp2153]

Probably “I’m sorry I yelled at you. I want you to be my manager.”

[@mrbachittarsingh9243]

jacktheripoff1888 probably "fancy a bum?"

[@MajinSaha]

"Yo, Mick, I was angry ya kno. I ain't mad no more. How about I come tomorrow? I gotta train right? See in you the gym, yeah?"

[@angelmendez7813]

“Ey yo mick I just realized that wasn’t very cash money of me back there forgive me”

[@LukeLovesRose]

"Yo, Mick. You know, sometimes a guy just has to get those ugly emotions out before he can see. Can we work together huh?

[@rawrvintageisclassic]

The establishing final shot of this scene is genius. You don’t need to know what they’re actually saying, you just read their body language and that’s enough. This film is astounding.

[@AdamWest1290]

This scene and the Rambo scene "nothing is over! Nothing!" Just Proves how much Sylvester Stallone can act

[@scorpion-6183]

Rambo's breakdown is absolutely one of the saddest scenes I've watched. I couldn't care less about what people say about him, Sly deserves more credit and appreciation!

[@ElAssoWipo]

Stallone was an incredibly talented actor back then. This scene and the one from Rambo first blood where he has this PTSD breakdown in the end always give me sweaty eyes

[@j.alambertmetalator7417]

I agree with you. Also the scene in Rocky III where Adrian and Rocky argue on the beach is good too.

[@ElAssoWipo]

@@j.alambertmetalator7417 yes you're right. Totally forgot about that one =)

[@zfoxfire]

@@j.alambertmetalator7417 I loved that scene too. It really showed how much Adrian grew as a character from being a shy nobody in a petstore.

[@thelevisullivan]

He's an incredibly talented actor NOW!

[@BobbyL80123]

2:20 "get my face kicked in". he's humble yet realistic. I like that.

[@masterzombie161]

The way he says it too is sad. He’s scared cause he knows he’ll lose and be a joke amongst his peers. Yet just when he’s in doubt he goes to micky to talk to him and get to train.

[@rooneyjosuehernandezvillan4213]

One of the most beautiful scenes of the whole saga. Full of humanity.. full of meaning. The fact that you should let go your resentments, no matter how legitimate they are, in order to get a better thing in your life. Rocky, at the bottom, knew that he needed Mick...

[@pgm1972]

Love the way he goes after him at the end with the music coming on. Very emotional.. he's angry and frustrated at him but he also knows he's truly the best trainer and best chance he has against Creed. To he pain and experience Mickey talks about does resonate deeply with Rocky.

[@sv1420]

Remembered this scene as I had several episodes of anger and outburst towards my old father, and Rocky's instant regret is something that I could relate to so much....this scene shows that no matter how mad we are at someone that we love, we can never bear hurting them, literally writing this with tear in my eyes, look after your loved ones (especially the elderly).....dad, please forgive me

[@EphemeralProductions]

So true sir. Hugs!!

[@richmoreno9938]

This scene gives me the waterworks every time. 😭 I can identify with that level of frustration or feeling of defeat. Feeling like you’ve never gotten a break in life, maybe wishing there was someone there to guide you but there’s not. The pain in this scene comes through so perfectly. Just a phenomenal performance. Doesn’t even feel like acting.

[@elpipiripau7647]

the Rocky needed to "let it out"...this rant was necessary because of all the pain he carried of always being alone in life, rarely asking for help, and when he did ask for help he was rejected...But in the end, the universe brought both Rocky and Mickey together, which is why that handshake at the end said so much and needed no dialogue for the audience to hear...

[@JuanHV2000]

You dont have to know what Rocky tells mickey in 3:08 . It just fells really emotional. Like breaking a really hard - sad situation with a a warm embrace

[@Theshark15z]

THAT'S RIGHT IT STINKS!!!!!!!

[@LiveINtheGood53]

1:57 You see in Mickey's eyes that he knows Rocky is hurting! Great acting here!

[@tino0936]

Billy SteelerFan43 My all-time favorite movie shot.

[@Boxingbear]

THIS WHOLE PLACE STINKS...

[@ryankeogh6611]

When Rocky comes outta the bathroom and sees Mick is still there and goes right back into the bathroom... gets me every time. Said so much without saying anything. Mickey looked crushed. So sad.

[@Tony_M392]

The scene is so relatable, something few people can forgive because of pride.

[@DR-hy6is]

Notice the way that the older actor initially begins to use his footwork to create distance between himself and the younger man who may be charging to attack him....before he stops to listen. That's some acting right there. That's some real goddamned acting.

[@davidbreen6335]

You can't blame either of them in this scene. Mick was disappointed in Rocky for becoming a leg breaker but Rocky had to get another income. Mick always saw the potential Rocky had to be a great fighter, and Rocky looked at Mick as a father figure. Mick offering help to Rocky, and Rocky releasing all that anger to Mick helped both of them to heal and rekindle their relationships which lead to Rocky going the distance and beyond and Mick finally being able to leave this Earth in Peace knowing that for once he could help someone who in reality needed that help.

[@berolbongsu]

Can't help but get choked up when rocky runs to mickey to apologize.

[@terrencethomas7717]

Yea facts I feel the same way bc I think it was sad the Mickey was looking at Rocky when Rocky was carrying on

[@adamolds8397]

Yea Forreal, every single time

[@SamsarasArt]

Me too

[@verifiedbobcallahan7972]

Rocky is a very simple man but his humanity is so pure and raw. It’s refreshing that a main character and protagonist isn’t a perfect character. His compassion for those he cared about and his work ethic carried him

[@MasterMoose04]

When you yell at your mom and regret it later

[@twinsylvia17]

Peter Tran oh nah I don't yell at my mom, I be dead if I do

[@anonymushorror9766]

@@twinsylvia17 Same ahahahahaha

[@someguy3370]

So true

[@mohamedashian604]

That’s how it always goes with me and my mom and dad I always get mad and run to my room slam the door really hard and refuse to talk to them only to go back out to say I’m sorry like half an hour later

[@petergalbraith5652]

The reason why micky gives rocky such a hard time at the start of the movie is because he was very fond of him and new he had the potential to be a great fighter and didn't think he was living up to his full potential, Very much the way a father would view his reckless son.

[@ahceda09]

Stallone is nominated for an oscar for best actor!!!!

[@joewhitehead3]

+ahceda09 Best supporting actor actually, but yes!

[@linkbiff1054]

Joe Whitehead Best Leading Actor for this.

[@TheImaginator972]

And he did it again in Creed movie.

[@thetexasgreek]

@@TheImaginator972 and he was absolutely robbed of the Oscar for Creed, perhaps for political reasons. Hollywood can be really cruel at times.

[@chunkywillo5392]

He won the golden globe award right?

[@Tundra0128]

lmfao he closed the door and rock comes out like "oh hes still here" mick you troll

[@gogotero99]

“Took you long enough to get here” that line was deep.

[@419chris419]

this whole scene was painful to watch, great acting

[@kdhd100]

I am 76 years old...... I always cry when i hear this. This sentence says it all. It says all the pain Mickey had suffered and now doesn't want Rocky to suffer. It shows how desperate he is to help Rocky. Acting is world class. Cinematography is outstanding. Dialogue writing is terrific. Movies like this cannot be made again.

[@patrickmurphy9470]

Sly meltdowns are truly a thing of beauty. Especially this scene along with the First Blood ending.

[@evm6177]

When Mick turns around last time to look at the Kid even at the distance it really means a lot here. Years later Rocky has a similar talk with his son.. the series comes full circle. It's like these movies hv a life of their own. MAGICAL!!

[@JBags72]

A perfect example of how a film can be great without special effects, foul language, adult humor or intricate plots. Rocky was perfectly cast, directed and scored. One of cinema’s best films! 👊🏻

[@AGTsakumis]

Sorry....someone said Stallone isn't a good actor? Oh, good. Silence.

[@thekrazyhatter5063]

If you think about it and read about Stallone This is basically his Early Life Biopic With some liberties

[@Artisan1979]

0:41 that acknowledgment of his age carries a deep pain. Knowing that he had his shot in the ring and because of his mistake of not helping Rocky 10 years ago is now costing him this shot at giving something back before he passes on. To do something worthwhile beyond managing a gym. To train a potential heavyweight champion of the world. In the end he's just like Rocky. Someone who has been handed a bad break in life and wants to do something worth remembering. Burgess delivers all of that in both his monologue and that one line. After all of the times Mick told Rocky off or put him down, those choices are coming back to haunt him.

[@slygarci6138]

yea, one of stallones finest scenes, this one strikes a nerve ...

[@j.j.negrontv1111]

“What about my prime Mick? At least you had a prime! … My legs are going , everything is going!” One of the worst feelings is feeling like your potential was squandered and it’s too late to do anything about it.

[@User26973]

So sad that Mickey died

[@Theshark15z]

and Butkis!!!

[@scottknode898]

User26973 the actor Burgess Meredith who played Mickey died in 1997 at age 89 of Alzheimer’s disease it’s too bad he was in bad health at end of his life

[@goldenboyboxer1353]

He actully comes out in creed 2

[@duggan32]

@@scottknode898 89 a long life. Everyone dies. Hero's get remember. But Legends live forever

[@jsods1]

Screw Clubber Lang For Giving Mick The Heart Attack In The First Place.

[@kelvinkloud]

Perfect timing with the subway rattling by.... the eternal city metaphor of old indifferent Father Time. Relentless in its certainty... the only thing that can stop that brutal anvil of fate is humanities moments of heart and love inspired desire... just as rock and the old man reconcile and initiate hope. Art. Underrated film really.

[@yanisi.2592]

Stallone is an underrated actor, so emotional, so true. He's not just a war machine. He's a great writer. A legend.

[@julianlavalley7454]

Sad scene too. Because it probably took alot of effort and courage and energy for Mick to walk all the way to rocky apartment

LOL. Mick trying to jump on the Rocky bandwagon after years of calling him an ape. Rock had heart to get over it to be honest. You don't need fairweather supporters.

[@kigrey3994]

Rocky was basically a hitman it’s not like he was some gleaming example . Didn’t change the fact that they were all each other had, two bums in the Philadelphia ghetto ...

[@sarahparsons8426]

@@kigrey3994 New York?! Good grief!!

[@zeaferjones1404]

People don't think of boxing as a martial art but it is. Mick is rough around the edges but inside he is no different from Mr. Miyagi. He is going to be pissed if you take what he teaches you to beat up guys that were loaned money.

[@FireFirePow]

Yeah, totally agreed, but Mickey was a good trainer.

[@anonym58063]

Rocky was an ape. He got the world title fight because Creed wanted a guaranteed "ride into the sunset" retirement. Mickey didnt jump on the bandwagon, he always believed Rocky has a talent but was held back by his own weak mindset.

[@sinisterpanda2738]

This is the Best acting by Sylvester Stallone in the whole Rocky series, imo. Just an explosion of raw emotion. And the way Mickey(Burgess Meredith) just flinched back when he saw Rocky running after him was so natural & heartbreaking. 2:50 He thought Rocky was gonna hit him after throwing all those tantrum. 😢

[@glianostianothealba1635]

The scene where Mickey dies too

[@youtoo2233]

Love the 70's movies, dark and powerful. Jaws, the Exorcist, Rocky, Cuckoo's nest, Young Frankenstein, Oh God, etc. The music was the same way.

[@sundart5451]

Star Wars ?

[@LiveINtheGood53]

Even the movies with Al Pacino too! Like Serpico and Dog Day Afternoon. Also other movies too from the 70s.... The Taken of Pelham 1, 2, 3 and even Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder was dark and powerful if you think about it!

[@thekrazyhatter5063]

@@LiveINtheGood53 bro you mention Pacino and 70s and Dont even mention Scarface Bro you just don't do that

[@josephpalacio2343]

The Krazy Hatter Well bro, wanna know something bro, Scarface was released in '83 bro. That's like you know years after the 70s ended bro

[@raulquiroz7492]

Yeah I agree. The 70s had some amazing films no doubt.

[@dantecajigas22]

Mickey resembles a lot of my father. He was tough outside but in reality he was caring and a loving person that wanted the best for me. Damn...I miss him a lot. Every time I see these Rocky movies I remember him and cry.

[@00Abia]

God bless youre father

[@joshualight5234]

I love this scene. Who hasn't felt this way at one time or another in their life? Short changed by those around them. Unfairly rejected. And Rocky was letting his anger out over what he perceived as years of abuse and rejection at the hands of Mickey and perhaps others. Mickey on the other hand felt let down by Rocky because he felt Rocky wasn't living up to his full potential. Without seeing a lot of what happened before Rocky 1, difficult to say who was more at fault for their antagonistic relationship, possibly both. But in the end they became great friends.

[@DonaldMeyers-v8c]

So very relatable

[@gvalley07]

Quite possibly the best scene in the movie. Brilliantly acted.

[@thepandorica1]

That train passing in the background while they shook hands was perfect timing.

[@TERRYWORLD_]

It’s crazy to think the first rocky movie was almost 50 years ago

[@sng3939]

This scene was one of my favourites in the movie. Stallone’s acting is amazing here and it felt so real.

[@LeonardTaylor700]

When Mick says… I’m 76 years old…. awe man, so much in that one line ❤❤❤

[@alexandersveryown4760]

The way he quickly gets mad and quickly forgives is just like me with the ones I love. I get mad and yell, but right after I feel horrible and let them know I was in the wrong

[@juansantiago6635]

this is my favorite scene in any movie ever....this was Stallone letting his real life anger and frustration come out here

[@vinniefabian6816]

I like how he chose to release his anger only after Mick leaves the place, and then once he calms down he's filled in with guilt for screaming at him so he runs down to apologize. Some people bottle it up for a long time.

[@Servant_of_Yeshua_]

Funny thing is micky really never started to respect & talk nice to rocky until he heard he was getting a shot at the title. Micky turned out great in Rocky's corner but people forget how he treated & viewed rocky before this.

[@brianwalter7928]

I'm 76 years old...

[@1986SSMONTECARLO]

Be a Thinker not a Stinker.

[@HollowHill17]

1986SSMONTECARLO what about a pisser?

[@j-me6317]

+1986SSMONTECARLO If you have a lisp, they are one and the same.

[@jesusnavarrete6317]

This scene always gets me for some reason.

[@fabolousjada5070]

No Creed scene can even come close Mick is special and Stallone was into his role here

[@bmillerdrums]

These two were incredible together. Really it was like they were meant to act with eachother.

[@PartyUpLive]

One of the best scenes in cinema I have ever seen. Amazing performances by both. R.I.P. Burgess Meredith.

[@masterzombie161]

0:36 “im 76 years old” (Toilet flush symbolism engage)

[@PramodaryanMr]

Reminds me my relation with my father...... I was so foolish...... Miss you papa....

[@TheRealTomahawk]

0:01 i’ve never noticed that Native American Firebird on his sweater, my niece has that same eagle or bird on a tree stump I’m looking at it right now

[@roquefortfiles]

When he puts his arm around Mick and they talk it always kills me. They have finally found each other. Micks tough love finally broke through. This is one of my all time favourite films. It is really not even about boxing.

[@ariaacheson201]

What a moment in movie history...

[@noahcclark3103]

RIP Burgess Meredith

[@sportsygirl8]

This is a very powerful scene and it's also very iconic!!! Seems like 1975 and 1976 were great years for movies with Jaws in 75 and in 76 Rocky!

[@TristanJHorta]

sportsygirl8 The 70's in general were great years for movies.

[@sportsygirl8]

Yeah, I know and then the same with the 80's.

[@elperroreggae]

how about the godfather 73

[@HZVideosOfficial]

yeah also Star Wars in 77' & Superman in 78' two Sci Fi movies back to back in those days 70's was a great decade☺

[@Commander_Shepard.]

And in 77 came little science fantasy movie called Star Wars...

[@thebatman6781]

I don't know why and I didn't think it was possible but the moment Rocky went after Mickey has brought tears to my eyes, it's a very touchy moment in its own way, Rocky's despair got to him so bad it made feel like trash enough to go after the man who offered him help just to redeem himself, that's the mark of a true man.

[@CommentPurposeOnly]

This scene makes me tear up every time I see it. Rocky is struggling with his anger over the fact that he feels now that he finally has something that everyone wants (a chance for the belt) all the vultures are coming around to try and leech of him. For Mickey who has known him for almost his whole life to just now after all these years show interest in him and now want to manage and coach Rocky after he had asked him for help during his own prime years. For Rocky to be so upset and depressed about his own wasted potential and still come to the point where he can forgive Mickey for essentially ignoring him for years shows the kind of character Rocky truly is. A tough guy with a golden heart

[@michaelvansant273]

He’s not just yelling at Mick, but venting about how he knows he has no shot and that his life hasn’t been what he wanted it to be. Such a beautiful and relatable scene

[@partyof4340]

Took you long enough to get here. Felt that one

[@danielmunroe1423]

Here is 2023. This is still phenomenal. The music is just fantastic.

[@anthonyromayo6296]

All these years later. I have one word for this movie... Masterpiece.

[@moniquejohnson8427]

This is one of my fav scenes of this movie. I can relate to Rocky so much. The emotional pain he was in. Feeling like his youthful years were wasted. People always looking at him like trash.

[@MastaSmack]

Makes me want to cry.

[@Liquid_dreams-]

thank you stalone this film gave me so much hope as a child

[@richardsiciliano7117]

One of the best handshakes in movie history.