John Avildsen
person
2 mentions
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first heard Mar 2025
last heard 1 Aug
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American film director who won Oscar for Rocky
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newest first · ▶ plays the momentTerry O'ReillyUnder the Influence with Terry O'Reilly · Cheeky Advertising · 3:10 · 1 Aug
…When 28-year-old Carl Weathers entered the rocky audition room, he was introduced to the director, John Avildsen, and the writer.…
Bill SimmonsThe Rewatchables · ‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan · 29:06 · Mar 2025
…So this movie won three Oscars, Best Picture, Director, and Editing, 10 nominations, first sports film ever to win Best Picture. This was kind of an amazing Oscars year. Let's talk about it. It beats All the President's Men, Network, Taxi Driver, and Bound for Glory. Jesus Christ. John Avildsen wins for Best Director.…
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