The first "ROCKY" movie began filming in November 1975. Even though the story takes place in Philadelphia, the producers, Chartoff & Winkler, wanted to shoot the entire film in Hollywood to save money. Luckily, I was able to convince them that by using a New York based, non-union crew we could shoot our exteriors in Philly and still be within our less the one million dollar budget. I had made four low budget movies with these guys and they were all terrific. I was my own director of photography and camera operator on these four movies.
So Llyod Kaufman, Ralf Bode, Aristides Pappidas, Mike Scott and a few others (including Philly native and inventor of the Stedi-Cam Garett Brown) set sail for Philadelphia and history was made.
This video was edited by Anthony Avildsen and is a compilation of the many "ROCKY" interviews I've given over the years.
Mr. Avildsen, no movie has, or will ever instill emotion as much as Rocky! Brilliant post. Thanks for sharing.
djdrock111 2 months ago
Truly a one in a million movie with a director who made all the right decisions. Inspiring stuff like the movie itself.
harrythehawk 3 months ago
Unemployed...........haha.
videotitan1 3 months ago