Sylvester Stallone

as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa

Talia Shire

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Burt Young

as Paulie Pennino

Carl Weathers

as Apollo Creed

Burgess Meredith

as Mickey Goldmill

Tony Burton

as Tony 'Duke' Evers

Joe Spinell

as Tony Gazzo

Leonard Gaines

as Agent