Anthony Ippolito on becoming Stallone and going the distance for 'I Play Rocky'
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Ippolito excels as the then-unknown Stallone, who, while broke, parlayed his original screenplay for "Rocky" into a starring role and an acting career.
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How Anthony Ippolito talked his way into playing Sylvester Stallone in 'I Play Rocky'
Anthony Ippolito took a bold step to land the starring role in “I Play Rocky.”
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Anthony Ippolito on becoming Stallone and going the distance for 'I Play Rocky'
Ippolito excels as the then-unknown Stallone, who, while broke, parlayed his original screenplay for "Rocky" into a starring role and an acting career.
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