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1977 was a great year for film. The Best Picture nominees included the critically acclaimed Taxi Driver, Network, and All the President's Men. Rocky was the surprise winner, paralleling the film's underdog storyline. The franchise's Oscar legacy continued in 2016, with Sylvester Stallone contending in the Best Supporting Actor category for reprising the character of Rocky Balboa in Creed.
PeopleSylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers
TitlesRocky
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