

Sly
2023-09-16 · 97 min · ★ 7.2
His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
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- Directors
- Thom Zimny
- Production companies
- Balboa Productions, Zanker Delcanto Productions, Critical Content
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Sylvester StalloneSelf
Arnold SchwarzeneggerSelf
Frank Stallone Jr.Self
Quentin TarantinoSelf
Talia ShireSelf
Henry WinklerSelf
John HerzfeldSelf
Wesley MorrisSelf
Jennifer Flavin StalloneSelf
Sophia Rose StalloneSelf
Scarlet Rose StalloneSelf
Sistine Rose StalloneSelf
Sandra BullockSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Robert De NiroSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Anthony HopkinsSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jet LiSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Al PacinoSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jason StathamSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bruce WillisSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
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