John G. Avildsen

  • MHM MartRocky (1976)

    Rocky (1976) Looks Like a Champion of the World on Blu-Ray

    MGM Home Entertainment released Rocky to Blu-ray on October 5, 2010. John G. Avildsen directed the film starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burt Young.

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  • SummariesRocky (1976)

    Rocky (1976)

    Rocky Balboa is a down-on-his luck boxer/loan shark enforcer; eking out a meager existence in a Philadelphia neighborhood. Most people there think he’s a bum, but Rocky has a huge heart, and knows he’s destined for something more.

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  • MHM MartJoe (1970)

    Joe (1970) Blows onto Blu-ray

    “I’m the ‘Joe’ everbody’s talking about,” heralded movie print ads for director John G. Avildsen’s (Rocky) film Joe, proving that there’s truth in advertising. The modestly budgeted film would go on to become a multi-million-dollar box-office success, garnering an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay.

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  • Movie House Memories
    Rocky (1976)

    Rocky (1976)

    United Artists released Rocky to theaters on December 3, 1976. John G. Avildsen directs the film which stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burt Young.

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