directed by: Sylvester Stallone, year: 1985
actors: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Dolph Lundgren

Rocky IV, released in 1985, follows the story of boxer Rocky Balboa as he faces his toughest opponent yet, the formidable Soviet fighter Ivan Drago. After Drago tragically kills Rocky's friend and former rival Apollo Creed in an exhibition match, Rocky feels compelled to avenge Apollo's death by challenging Drago to a high-stakes fight in the Soviet Union. The film explores themes of personal redemption, Cold War tensions, and the power of determination and resilience in the face of adversity.

Cold War, Redemption, Underdog, Perseverance, Patriotism