John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

"Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid"

NR
6.7
78 min
2017
Documentary

Cast & Crew

John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen

as Self

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

as Self

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

as Self

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

as Self

William Zabka

William Zabka

as Self

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

as Self

Luke Perry

Luke Perry

as Self

Talia Shire

Talia Shire

as Self

Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers

as Self

Derek Wayne Johnson

Derek Wayne Johnson

Director

Overview

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

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