Stallone has been nominated for two Academy Awards for “Rocky” – one for Best Original Screenplay, and the other for Best Actor. He became only the third man in history to receive these two nominations for the same film, following the gigantic footsteps of film greats Charles Chaplin and Orson Welles.
While Stallone has been identified more for his iconic action roles in “Rocky,” “Rambo,” and lately “The Expendables” series, he has had his turn at comedy, drama, animated films and musicals too. Sly is such a versatile actor which ensured his durability in his long and bizarre career.
The third week of May marked the 30th anniversary of three of the great films of Stallone in 1985. Consequence of Sound dissects Stallone’s iconic performances during that year for the movies “Rhinestones,” “Rambo: First Blood Part II” and “Rocky IV.”
Stallone starred in “Rhinestones” along with Dolly Parton, Richard Fansworth and Rob Leibman. The film was directed by Bob Clark and it’s about country chanteuse Jake, played by Dolly Parton, working to get out of her contract with manager, played by Rob Leiman, by betting that she can turn anyone to become the next huge Nashville star. The protégé turns out to be the tough-talking cab driver Nick, played by Stallone.