John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

Name: John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Director: Derek Wayne Johnson
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017
Duration: 78 min
Cast: John G. Avildsen, Sylvester Stallone, Martin Scorsese, Ralph Macchio, William Zabka

2017 · Documentary · 1h 18m

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John G. Avildsen's films have inspired millions of 'underdogs' and shaped popular culture for decades, yet most people don't even know his name. Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky (1976) and The Karate Kid (1984) in this official biography about a prolific filmmaker who directed seven actors to Academy Award nominations and earned his own Oscar for Best Director.

Director Derek Wayne JohnsonGenres Documentary