Happy Birthday: John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen

Born: December 21, 1935 in Oak Park, Illinois, USA

When I read ‘Rocky V,’ it was a terrific story, a great script. Rocky died at the end. He has this devastating fight with Tommy Gunn, ends up in an ambulance with his head in Adrian’s lap, and by the time they get to the hospital, he’s dead.

I thought boxing was stupid.

My dream was to have my own advertising agency by the time I was 30, and that was before I got into movies.

Rocky 1976 dir. Avildsen starring Sylvestor Stallone Talia Shire Burt Young The Karate Kid 1984 dir. Avildsen starring Ralph Macchio Pat Morita Elisabeth Shue

 

Rocky V 1990 dir. Avildsen starring Sylvestor Stallone Tommy Morrison Sage Stallone

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