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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs 2017

“Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid”

★ 6.7 1h 18m Documentary

Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson

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

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The cast

John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen Self

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone Self

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese Self

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio Self

William Zabka

William Zabka Self

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds Self

Luke Perry

Luke Perry Self

Talia Shire

Talia Shire Self

Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers Self

Burt Young

Burt Young Self

Kevin Connolly

Kevin Connolly Self

Jerry Weintraub

Jerry Weintraub Self

Stephen Dorff

Stephen Dorff Self

Frank Serpico

Frank Serpico Self

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