One of my favorite scenes, Rocky and Apollo recovering in the hospital and late one night Rocky comes over and asked Apollo "Did you give me your best?", and Apollo couldn't answer because he knew he didn't. He didn't take Rocky or the fight seriously, and while Rock trained his ass off Apollo sat behind a desk and half-assed his training. More than anything he needed to answer that question.
It's such a powerful scene, since Tony "Duke" was a Golden Gloves champ, he knows exactly how to portray his character in this scene. Pride, sometimes it drives a man to success, but sometimes it gives a reality check to see how good you really are.
Thats PRIDE baby I love it I understand how the champ felt its hard to think that your win was a fluke. And I would have challange the guy again just to make sure I could beat the guy. PRIDE is a powerful drug that can get to any man and I loved this scene.
@payneicecold3000 Yea, I love when he says, "Man, I won, but I didn't beat him." Some people will take their, as they call them, "W's" any way they can get them. The hell with that. What is surprising is how so many people can't understand it. Some people think it is stubbornness, and you get it with age. I thought this way as early as I could remember competing. There is no other way.
@Polarcupcheck I think these first two movies the most it shows just how human these characters realy are. I was like that I loved to win knowing the person did everything they could to beat me. But if there was a chance i didnt give it my all and it came down to the wire and I won off of a fluke or descion I would want to face that person again so they know with out a shout of a dought they couldnt beat me
No one ever listens to Duke no matter how much sense he makes. He tells Apollo in Rocky 1 to pick someone else (noting he's a southpaw). The here he advocates fighting someone else. In the fight, he yells at Apollo to stay away and use his reach... then most tragically, he tells Rocky to throw the towel...
Apart from Adrian, Tony was the voice of reason in all 6 films. In the 2nd film, during the last round, he's in tears pleading for Apollo to stay away from Rocky.
@DW8814 Agreed I love Duke;s character and Tony's acting, it really is incredible when you think about how many good characters and acting performances were in all the Rocky movies...
That's the kind of dialogue that MAKES the Rocky movies awesome. I've always loved the energy that Tony Burton (Duke) brought to the Rocky series. He was always the "human" side of Apollo Creed.
love duke
fdny9682 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
"He's all wrong for us baby."
HBK7 3 months ago
One of my favorite scenes, Rocky and Apollo recovering in the hospital and late one night Rocky comes over and asked Apollo "Did you give me your best?", and Apollo couldn't answer because he knew he didn't. He didn't take Rocky or the fight seriously, and while Rock trained his ass off Apollo sat behind a desk and half-assed his training. More than anything he needed to answer that question.
FerretJohn 4 months ago
Its a damn shame black actors dont get the recognition they deserved him and apollo deserved oscars for this performance.
Palsharpton 5 months ago
It's such a powerful scene, since Tony "Duke" was a Golden Gloves champ, he knows exactly how to portray his character in this scene. Pride, sometimes it drives a man to success, but sometimes it gives a reality check to see how good you really are.
dahardhitta23 6 months ago
Thats PRIDE baby I love it I understand how the champ felt its hard to think that your win was a fluke. And I would have challange the guy again just to make sure I could beat the guy. PRIDE is a powerful drug that can get to any man and I loved this scene.
payneicecold3000 7 months ago
@payneicecold3000 Yea, I love when he says, "Man, I won, but I didn't beat him." Some people will take their, as they call them, "W's" any way they can get them. The hell with that. What is surprising is how so many people can't understand it. Some people think it is stubbornness, and you get it with age. I thought this way as early as I could remember competing. There is no other way.
Polarcupcheck 5 months ago
@Polarcupcheck I think these first two movies the most it shows just how human these characters realy are. I was like that I loved to win knowing the person did everything they could to beat me. But if there was a chance i didnt give it my all and it came down to the wire and I won off of a fluke or descion I would want to face that person again so they know with out a shout of a dought they couldnt beat me
payneicecold3000 2 months ago
@payneicecold3000 I'm sure you've seen the movie The Hustler. That was great example of it, too.
Polarcupcheck 2 months ago
No one ever listens to Duke no matter how much sense he makes. He tells Apollo in Rocky 1 to pick someone else (noting he's a southpaw). The here he advocates fighting someone else. In the fight, he yells at Apollo to stay away and use his reach... then most tragically, he tells Rocky to throw the towel...
lionel21000 7 months ago 3
Apart from Adrian, Tony was the voice of reason in all 6 films. In the 2nd film, during the last round, he's in tears pleading for Apollo to stay away from Rocky.
Shack83 8 months ago in playlist Shack's List
A classic example of how the ego acts against the will.
computermaster 9 months ago
Tony Burton by far was such an awesome force in the first 4 Rocky films. He definately was the perfect actor for this part.
DW8814 1 year ago
@DW8814 Agreed I love Duke;s character and Tony's acting, it really is incredible when you think about how many good characters and acting performances were in all the Rocky movies...
hardhead233 4 months ago
great quote, knowing that the champ can think deep down like that
awesomepetertv 1 year ago
Good performance from Carl Weathers as well. He really takes in what his friend is saying but can't bring himself to act on his counsel.
remembertheliberty 1 year ago 3
Amazing performance from Tony Burton. Intense and heart felt. Puts a lump in my throat.
goops1071 2 years ago 14
That's the kind of dialogue that MAKES the Rocky movies awesome. I've always loved the energy that Tony Burton (Duke) brought to the Rocky series. He was always the "human" side of Apollo Creed.
roquey44 3 years ago 19