Chuck(2017)

IFC Films
  • R
  • 1h 38m
Release Date: May 5, 2017 | Limited

A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner, who had a once-in-a-lifetime bout with Muhammad Ali that would inspire the film Rocky (1976).

Releases

Original Release | May 5, 2017

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Chuck

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    Technical Specifications

    Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

    Other Details

    Country of Origin: United States

    Language: English

    Summaries

    Storyline

    • Rocky (1976) . Chuck Wepner, the "Bayonne Bleeder," he was the pride of Bayonne, New Jersey, a man who went fifteen rounds in the ring with Muhammad Ali, and the real life inspiration for Rocky Balboa. But before all that, Chuck Wepner was a liquor salesman and father with a modest prizefighting career whose life changed overnight when, in 1975, he was chosen to take on The Greatest in a highly publicized title match. It's the beginning of a wild ride through the exhilarating highs and humbling lows of sudden fame-but what happens when your fifteen minutes in the spotlight are up? — AnonymousB He was the pride of Bayonne, New Jersey, a man who went fifteen rounds in the ring with Muhammad Ali, and the real-life inspiration for Rocky Balboa. But before all that, Chuck Wepner (Schreiber) was a liquor salesman and father with a modest prize-fighting career whose life changed overnight when, in 1975, he was chosen to take on Ali in a highly publicised title match.

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