Rocky Iv(1985) -

The story follows Rocky Balboa as he comes out of retirement to avenge the death of his friend and former rival, Apollo Creed (played by Carl Weathers ), who was killed in the ring by the Soviet powerhouse Ivan Drago. Rocky travels to the Soviet Union for a non-title match, training in the secluded mountains of Siberia to prepare for a "symbolic defeat" of the USSR. Key Production Facts

: While set in Russia, the training sequences were actually filmed in Jackson Hole, Wyoming , and the climactic arena fight took place at the Agrodome in Vancouver , British Columbia. Rocky IV(1985)

: Dolph Lundgren’s performance as the nearly silent, "robotic" Ivan Drago made him an overnight superstar. The story follows Rocky Balboa as he comes

: The film is famous for its high-energy 80s music, including James Brown's " Living in America " and Survivor's "Burning Heart". Versions & Availability : Dolph Lundgren’s performance as the nearly silent,

Beyond the 1985 theatrical release, Stallone released a director’s cut in 2021 titled , which removes elements like Paulie's robot and adds about 40 minutes of alternate takes to create a more serious tone.