Sylvester Stallone has never been one to rest on his laurels, which he proves yet again with Rocky IV: Rocky Vs. Drago: The Ultimate Director's Cut. Stallone, who wrote, directed and stars in the popular classic, completely reshaped the film, including 40 minutes of footage that has never been seen before.The iconic fight scenes between Rocky Balboa (Stallone) and Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) have become more intense and the impact is even more dramatic.
Our exclusive clip showcases a key scene that Stallone re-inserted into the film. In a closed-door session that bristles with tension, the United Boxing Federation informs world heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa that they have decided not to sanction his proposed boxing match with Ivan Drago. Stoically, Rocky listens, but he's already decided what he's going to do, which is revealed immediately afterward.
Watch the tense video below, then get tickets to see Rocky IV: Rocky Vs. Drago: The Ultimate Director's Cut in theaters one night only on November 11, or watch it on Vudu starting November 12.
Looking at the film again after so many years, Stallone realized he "didn't believe in himself as a filmmaker" like he does now, as he says in our exclusive clip from a documentary that accompanies the ultimate director's cut. "Now I realize what is really valuable." Our exclusive clip features Stallone breaking down what he wanted to accomplish in certain scenes, comparing the original cut with the director's cut, along with his comments. In conclusion, Stallone explains why he has felt a "mixed bag of emotions" about the film, declaring that now he is "a happy man. … We delivered the knockout blow."
Watch the absorbing video below, then get Rocky IV: Rocky Vs. Drago: The Ultimate Director's Cut on Vudu, available now.
