Sylvester Stallone stars as Rocky Balboa, Dolph Lundgren plays Ivan Drago, and Rocky’s trainer Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) dies in the ring. ‘Rocky IV’ is the 1985 Cold War boxing drama.
Main cast
- Rocky BalboaSylvester StalloneMain
- Ivan DragoDolph LundgrenMain
- Apollo CreedCarl WeathersMain
- Adrian BalboaTalia ShireMain
- Paulie PenninoBurt YoungMain
Supporting cast
- Duke EversTony BurtonSupp
- Ludmilla DragoBrigitte NielsenSupp
- Nicoli KoloffMichael PatakiSupp
- Sergei RimskyAl BandieroSupp
Guest & voice
- IgorGeorge D. SchwabGuest
- Announcer (ring)Marty DenkinGuest
- DoctorJames BrownGuest
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About this cast
‘Rocky IV’ is the 1985 American sports drama film starring Sylvester Stallone as boxer Rocky Balboa. The film features Dolph Lundgren as the formidable Soviet fighter Ivan Drago, and Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed. The storyline revolves around Rocky’s quest for vengeance after Drago kills Creed in an exhibition match.
FAQs
Who plays Ivan Drago in Rocky IV?
Ivan Drago is played by Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren.
Who plays Rocky Balboa in Rocky IV?
Sylvester Stallone plays Rocky Balboa.
Who portrays Apollo Creed in Rocky IV?
Apollo Creed is portrayed by Carl Weathers.
Is James Brown in Rocky IV?
Yes, James Brown appears as the ring announcer at the Las Vegas exhibition bout.
What is the plot of Rocky IV?
Rocky IV follows Rocky Balboa’s quest for vengeance against Soviet boxer Ivan Drago after Drago kills his friend Apollo Creed in an exhibition match.
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