Rocky IV is a boxing drama part of the Rocky series starring Sylvester Stallone. The movie focuses on a Cold War era rivalry between the United States & the Soviet Union. Ivan Drago (played by Dolph Lundgren), a powerful Soviet boxer, comes to the U.S. to prove his country’s superiority, Apollo Creed (played by Carl Weathers) Rocky’s friend & former rival comes out of retirement to fight Drago in an exhibition match. Tragically, Drago kills Apollo in the ring. After Apollo’s death Rocky Balboa (played by Sylvester Stallone) feels guilty & seeks revenge. He travels to the Soviet Union to fight Drago on his home turf. Rocky fights Drago in Moscow on Christmas Day. Despite being the underdog, Rocky withstands brutal punishment & ultimately wins.
