![]() in North America and 20th Century Fox internationally on December 20, 2006, thirty years after the release of the first film. Rocky Balboa was theatrically released by MGM Distribution Co. In contrast to previous entries in the franchise, the fight choreography in Rocky Balboa was less scripted, featuring real punches thrown by Stallone and Tarver. Principal photography began in December 2005 and lasted until January 2006, with filming locations including Las Vegas, Philadelphia and Los Angeles. ![]() Rocky Balboa includes references to characters and objects from previous installments, and Stallone was inspired by recent personal struggles and triumphs when writing the film. ![]() In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), now an aging small restaurant owner, is challenged to an exhibition fight by hothead boxer Mason Dixon (Tarver).ĭevelopment for a sixth Rocky film began after Stallone expressed regret of the outcome of Rocky V, which was viewed as a disappointing conclusion to the end of the franchise. It was Tarver's first and only film, and Stallone's first film as director since Rocky IV (1985). ![]() The film is the sequel to Rocky V (1990) and the sixth installment in the Rocky film series. Rocky Balboa is a 2006 American sports drama film written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone.
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