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Top 10 inspirational sporting movies
2. 'Rocky' (1976) - Boxing
Tagline: His whole life was a million-to-one shot
Even after more than 30 years since its release, sportsmen around the world still go for their morning run with the 'Rocky' theme tune blaring through their headphones.
Far more than an inspirational tale about the power of the human spirit and the rise of the underdog, Rocky is also a sensitive and powerful study of modesty. The hero is a self-conscious mumbler, brought to life by Sylvester Stallone in a gutsy performance.
This is an undoubtedly a feel-good movie and a popular and critical triumph!
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