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Going the Distance: Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Rocky’

The Philadelphia Visitor Center is offering free events and activities as the film’s 50th anniversary drives renewed tourism and reflection on its Catholic themes.

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1976 was an incredible year for movies. Critics agree it was one of the best.

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An Angel in His Corner: At 50, ‘Rocky’ Still Packs a Spiritual Punch

As the 1976 boxing drama "Rocky" approaches its 50th Anniversary, The Tablet reviews how the gritty underdog story is “uniquely Catholic."

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The "Rocky Challenge" honors movie's 50th anniversary

The Rocky Challenge pays tribute to the iconic film “Rocky,” which premiered 50 years ago this month.

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It's Rocky season all around town as Philly's favorite film celebrates 50 years

To mark the 50th anniversary of 'Rocky,' the Philadelphia Visitor Center offers Rocky Season with events and activities happening all around town through the end of the year

·Philadelphia, United States
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Going the distance: Celebrating 50 years of ‘Rocky’

1976 was an incredible year for movies. Critics agree it was one of the best.

·Georgia, United States
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Rocky, Which Turns 50, Will Be Shown at Finnkino on Tuesday – Rather than the Boxing Itself, the Film's Charm Lies in Its Quiet Humanity

Let's see Rocky.

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Rocky, Which Turns 50, Will Also Be Shown in Jyväskylä on Tuesday - Instead of Boxing, the Film's Charm Lies in Its Quiet Humanity

Boxing has been a part of film history since its early days. In addition to Rocky, journalist Johannes Valkola presents three tough boxing films.

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