Directed by: John G. Avildsen Written by: Sylvester Stallone Release date: 1976-11-21 Part of Series: Rocky Cast: Sylvester Stallone (as Rocky Balboa), Talia Shire (as Adrian Pennino), Burt Young (as Paulie Pennino), Carl Weathers (as Apollo Creed), Burgess Meredith (as Mickey Goldmill), Thayer David (as George Jergens), Joe Spinell (as Tony Gazzo), Jimmy Gambina (as Mike), Jodi Letizia (as Marie), Pedro Lovell (as Spider Rico) Genre: Boxing, New Hollywood, Sports, Action, Romance Film, Drama Distributor: United Artists Producer: Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler Cinematography: James Crabe Editor: Scott Conrad, Richard Halsey Estimated Budget: US$ - 1,100,000 Awards: Academy Award for Best PictureAcademy Award for Best DirectorAcademy Award for Film EditingGolden Globe Award for Best Drama FilmDGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film