'It was a total miracle': How rejection led Sylvester Stallone to create film's ultimate underdog Rocky

Source: BBC · 06 de novembro de 2026 às 07:45 · 9 h ago

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The report was published on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 07:45 by BBC and is part of the Entertainment coverage.

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