John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

Name: John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-08-01
Duration: 1 h 18 min
Cast: John G. Avildsen, Sylvester Stallone, Martin Scorsese, Ralph Macchio, William Zabka

2017, English. Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson.

Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid

An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.

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Language: English
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Released: 1 August 2017
Written by: Derek Wayne Johnson

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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017) was directed by Derek Wayne Johnson and stars John G. Avildsen, Sylvester Stallone, Martin Scorsese.