Rocky IV
film by Stallone [1985]
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Rocky IV is a 1985 American boxing film written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the fourth installment in the Rocky film series, which began with the 1976 film Rocky. In Rocky IV, Rocky Balboa faces off against Ivan Drago, a formidable Soviet boxer, in a politically charged match during the Cold War era. The film explores themes of patriotism, rivalry, and the personal cost of conflict, culminating in a dramatic showdown that resonates beyond the boxing ring.12
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