How Sylvester Stallone lost his 'Rocky' legacy
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Although Sylvester Stallone created the character of "Rocky," he lost the rights early on, jeopardizing his control over his own legacy. He's been lashing out at producer Irwin Winkler for years.
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Sylvester Stallone Was a Nervous Wreck After Most of the Audience Left During Rocky Screening
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