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Sylvester Stallone on the fight to make "Rocky"

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Sylvester Stallone on the fight to make "Rocky". (2026, September 27). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sylvester-stallone-on-the-fight-to-make-rocky/

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Sylvester Stallone discusses in an interview with Tracy Smith how he wrote the screenplay for "Rocky" and insisted on starring in it himself, leading to his breakthrough as a major Hollywood figure. The piece focuses on excerpts from Stallone's new memoir titled "The Steps," which details both the challenges before and after the success of "Rocky."
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Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor when he wrote "Rocky", refusing to sell the screenplay unless he got the lead role. This decision marked a pivotal moment in his career as it ensured his starring role, despite facing rejection from major studios due to concerns about his looks and acting abilities. In an interview with CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith, Stallone discusses this period of his life and the obstacles he overcame, as detailed in his new memoir titled "The Steps."

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He was a struggling actor who created his own big break by writing the perfect screenplay for himself – and refusing to sell it without being given the starring role.
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He was a struggling actor who created his own big break by writing the perfect screenplay for himself – and refusing to sell it without being given the starring role. asserted
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Sylvester Stallone talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky." asserted
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