Rocky Climbed a Mountain (Rocky IV filming locations)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Have you ever wondered where the training scenes from Rocky IV were filmed at? I made the journey, matching up shots and doing my best to get as close as possible to some of the more elusive (and dangerous) locations that Sylvester Stallone bravely conquered as Rocky Balboa in his quest to become strong enough to defeat the human monster Ivan Drago.
A documentary by
James Rolfe
Camera operator and assistant
Derek Wayne Johnson
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Vocals by James Harding.
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Archival climbing footage by:
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Beat-up shoes and branches lol 😆
When I saw you using 2 sticks for hiking poles I said to myself “please tell me he didn’t go up any further” lol
_Why did I pick these up? Will I be littering if I put them back down?_
I imagine he found a nice out-of-the-way place for them! ✌😉👍
Unintentionally hilarious videos are the best.
I can’t believe you did not prepare at all for this climb
Please continue doing more stuff like this. I love the AVGN stuff but these videos of traveling to the actual locations is so refreshing.
WAOW!!!
No
I love Wyoming. This is where I am retiring to.
How about T2 locations :D
For realls! I actually learned a bit of things in the video too. We need an avgn video like this now lol.
Those walking twigs are TOO FUNNY. Thank you sir 🙏🏼
10/10. I'd love some more Nerd pilgrimages to other iconic film locations! So cool to see James so far out of his usual context.
Check out his bronson cave video.
yes, it's a shame that this kind of video don't generate much view, and doing it must be more expensive than regular avgn video
As someone with no interest in Rocky IV, this video is enthralling. Your enthusiasm is contagious.
You should watch it
One of the best in the series
@@MagnumSkyWolf 100%
Couldn’t agree more, never seen any of the films, but this is infectious.
@@chrispbaconator watch the whole series! You can ignore creed since they aren Stallone’s idea. But watch all 6 Rocky’s!
M O W D E N
M O W D E N
@@nathanclynch383 M O W D E N
M O W D E N
M O W D E N
That Delaware Valley accent
You absolutely made the right choice. As someone maybe more experienced climber, you were not equipped by either experience or actual equipment (definitely not those shoes) to make that climb or even really estimate the risks.
Could've used a little more preparation I guess 🤷♂️
the fact that you spent more than 5 seconds contemplating whether or not you were going to attempt to scale a mountain with worn out sneakers (and no gear or professional experience) is impressive to me
It's spelled "irresponsible".
no it’s spelt MOWDEN.
james running LOL
The mowden
Lol 'mow-tin'. Glad you got there Bimmy.
He can only climb the mowden until 5:40 hits
This is Bimmy gold!
Got to love the private property signs in the middle of nowhere
So let me get this straight; guy walks up a mountain totally unprepared by wearing worn out tennis shoes, twigs for walking sticks and no hiking gear. Then he gives up, cries and goes home? 10/10 so inspirational!
It's more than you did
@Zodiac Griller I'm not planning on going to the mountains. Was just pointing out that James did more than Wolfie up there did.
@@JC-rg7lv *mowdens
go to a filming location nobody cares - not even the souvenir shop is interested, hiking in sneakers, jeans and two twigs... comedy gold here
It was really sweet when James gets teary-eyed speaking about his daughter 🥲
MAODIN?!
He sure climbed that mowtin
If it makes you feel any better James, that's not Stallone on top of the mountain in the helicopter shot. Stallone has an aversion to heights and had a double/stuntman stand in for him for that shot. So Sly didn't go up there either.
Also, Rocky seems to fight on Christmas in "Rocky V."
Weird for a guy that starred in Cliffhanger hahahaha
Mowtan
confused. whats up with the super tiny branches for your walking stick? Is it a joke or what?
Did you not think about bringing hiking gear at all?
I’ve been watching AVGN/Cinemassacre for a decade at least. The moment James hears that Sylvester Stallone is aware of them doing the doc is a top moment for sure! That’s just awesome.
I was cooking and missed that part, when do they say that?
@@DJmisterpeluca 2:30
Not only did you have the courage to go to these locations and climb these heights, but you also had the will to walk away from it all for the wellbeing of your family.
Props to you James, you have the highest integrity of any other content creator I've known.
Lol what
cream
LOL. :)
Really digging these classic style Cinemassacre videos of location hunts. They get me excited to tag along and see if you can nail the shots with the terrain. The informative movie stuff is always a treat.
As if im not aware
So glad this was possible to finish before 17.40
I missed these so much! I re-watch the old movie film location videos every so often so it's nice to have something new. Thank you for doing another one!
mowtan
As someone who lives in a mountain range with some hikes that are daunting such as that, you did great James. Glad you were able to get close. Hopefully we get more documentaries like this.
As an Austrian growing up in the alps I can assure you that you made the right call in the end. Climbing up there has the potential to be lethal. Respect where it is due.
We are all here with you James, from Simon's Quest until now. You are a part of us all man.
@Dante Ryujin best wishes friend
Always
Dude went all the way to Wyoming and didn’t even get to checkout half the locations…
Mao Den
Now that's a tough 80s mountain!
Jackson is also where they filmed another 80s fighting classic. In 1980 Clint Eastwood bare knuckle sequel 'Any Which Way You Can'.
Now Stallone is gonna know you didnt make it up the Mowden, nice going, James.
Mowtan 😂
Hiking in new balances!?
Wow! The continuation to the series we've been waiting for for 14 years! Awesome!
@UnderWaterFurry i think hes referencing the original Nerd Rocky video.
@@0AwesomeProductions0 Looks like it was 14 years ha. Was thinking it cane out right around Rocky Balboa
This was so cool. Seeing the shots lined up with new footage is way more interesting than I thought it would be. Great opportunity for adventure
He climbed the mowdein
If Derek knows Sly then he can ask him where the precise locations are - doh!
he didn't prepare for this trip...the crying at the end man...
As if he's not aware
You made a whole trip to go climb a mountain and film a documentary about it, and you didn't bring any climbing equipment or hiking gear. What were you guys thinking?!
What were they thinking!?!?!?
I do love the “What were they thinking” reference, but as someone who has climbed mountains before, I can tell you it’s not as simple as just bringing climbing equipment. Any pro doc you’ve seen with dangerous mountain climbs are skilled climbers with skilled cameramen and have worked out thousands of dollars of insurance. This was two fans finding filming locations. I’d say they did quite well.
@@JTCurtisMusic for sure. I'm a big fan of James and I have lots of respect for the guy. Im also a father of 2 daughters and relate a lot when he talks about them.
It seems crazy but I get it, recently I went climbing a mountain near where I live and I always thought “well what’s the point of climbing gear it’s not that big” half way up I had almost died like 6 times and my legs were killing me so I turned back thinking about how if I wouldn’t have worn shoes with HOLES in them I could have made it further
@@JTCurtisMusic Dude, James expected to climb a mountain peak which saw in a movie using twigs while wearing jeans and worn out sneakers. This was below being an unprepared film production, it's plainly against common sense.
MOWDIN
Gaf. Read it's backwards pal. That's what you are 😂😂😂
Big Rocky fan btw
22:51
The moment you realize that James sits when he pees.
And stands when he poops.
MAODIN
I love how James gets emotional talking about his children. Very relatable.
I thought muzzles weren't required on flights anymore?
amazing documentary, really loved seeing all the shots lined up. you made the right decision turning back when you did!
What disqualifies it from being a documentary? In the description it is described as a documentary, so even if this didn't qualify as a documentary, or part of a series of videos in a Rocky film franchise shooting locations documentary, some would likely still refer to it as a documentary because of the video's description.
The areal tram bit was hilarious.
Thank you James thank you FOR GETTING A NEW HAT!!! Lol 😆 That Mortal Kombat hat was looking pretty nasty and it did not fit at all
I actually cracked a tear when James was talking about his daughter
same man. that's real dedication.
I miss the old you.
Maowdin.
A TV series hosted by James will be in all streaming services iconic like a video games today. Wow! The emotional ending part got my tears 😭 Love you guys!
Love when people find fun and creative reasons to travel like this
When he started crying it was the sweetest and funniest thing i ever saw.
There was a tiny part of me hoping that somehow James was going to find a way to that point...and find Stallone up there laughing and smiling. He's say something like "Hey Yo, James Rolfe, right? Hey hey! What took you guys so long?" I say this because the guy mentioned that Stallone knew they were going to be here...and I was hoping for a super surprising cameo.
Im just hopin Stallone becomes a guestin AVGN and Arnold could follow suit
Best thing I ever beard
My man it's , Mountain lol.
So putting the coordinates James called out (43°35'08.1"N, 110°53'24.0"W) will take you to the mountain. If you drag the little guy out for a street view, there is a blue dot you can drop and see a 360 picture. In the picture a woman is sitting on the box James was asking about.
Awesome!!
I couldn't imagine hiking in worn out shoes and jeans.
This has the rex viper reek attached? Lame.
mowden
Informative and well shot. Love this kind of stuff from James, the passion really shines through.
His shoes! Did he wear those waterproof ones
Next visit the jim mr.tee train'd in by the way James, all the rocky songz yu and ReX viPeR made fucen!! RoCK!!🎶🎶
Dude this was awesome. I like seeing you doing stuff like this. Rocky is perfect to cover again. I love AVGN but seeing you do other stuff is just as entertaining because you're an entertaining person. You rock James!
I don't see other TH-camrs doing stuff like this. This was absolutely unique. It would have been awesome if Stallone would have came out and redo some of the scenes with you.
The best thing about him doing stuff like this is that you can feel the love he has for it.
@@mage1439 Don't you mean the love his writers told him to pretend to have? You do realize he's an actor right? That man hasn't wrote his own stuff in like 7 years....
@@tomwalker8944 If you think this isn't 100% genuine him, you're not only blind but why are you even here?
Wow that would be such a great idea. I wonder if Sly would be up for that.
@@tomwalker8944 BS, Cinemassacre writers are writers, not directors. This is pure James right here, and with the Nerd.
DRAGOOOOO
Amazing. Never thought you'd make a sequel to 'Rocky Jumped a Park Bench" and it came out better than I could've ever hoped it to be. Bravo!
That’s too bad they didn’t keep the cabins …they could have made a lot of money by creating a place for people to train like Rocky
Pulled that up on google maps. there is just child sitting on that wooden create.
multiple people have clearly climbed that, no way nobody hasn't checked its contents.
Did you say “moutain” ?
Dude, you did something I couldn't do. Have children and care enough about them so much,you wouldn't put yourself in danger. I salute you sirs. Exemplary gentlemen. Absolutely amazing
Nah bro the glazing is insane😭😭😭
This was a great video. You do very well with things like this. I prefer it to AVGN if I'm being honest (no shade towards AVGN). I really like this more original, more personal content.
Greendog... You sir are the best!!! I like your vids. Keep going Joe!!! F..k the hatters. I'm from Bosnia. So I can proudly say I'm the biggest fan of yours in Bosnia...
i like greendog more then gamesack, i said it
@@jerry8273 what "hatters"? what are you even talking about?
Best episode James keep this segment up. Love the adventures with you. Take care man.
Thanks for many years of content James! Hope your enjoying yourself these days
4:00 As someone, who actually HAS traveled through Siberia, I can confirm that some of this scenery does indeed look like it. Maybe not mountains, though, but fields? Definitely
Siberia....has...fields??? No way!!
@@Iansanonce-lp4nx yes...
Why would Rocky train in SIberia while the fight was in Moscow though?
@@ElizondoAbelardo because its a movie lol
@@ElizondoAbelardo you wouldnt train in alaska for a fight in LA?
Really awesome you found the peak that Rocky stood and yelled Drago in Rocky 4, and really hope this gets back to Sly Stallone, it would be really awesome if you can interview him and acknowledge you guys found these great legendary locations.
James, you are true Rocky IV fan.
I love how James can turn an expedition for some film location history into an emotional experience
I love James' film buff stuff.
I would've never looked at these or given them a lick of acknowledgement without him.
Rocky 4 has been and always will be my personal favorite of them all. I loved each and every moment of this video. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, James!
Rocky's cabin never existed. - Board James
James is perhaps one of the most creative and inspiring individuals on the Internet. It's not just the humor, but the passion and talent. His dedication is incredible.
Also - we need to crowdfund that horror movie of his, because it sounds brilliant.
This video was so genuine and heartfelt. Just a pleasure to watch
Agreed. The parent feels got me.
The box may contain a summit book.
Watching you power walk up those steps had me rolling
at a buffet, i personally sneak corndogs into the buffet so others can enjoy them. I hide 6 corndogs in my jacket pockets. it then, is a joy for me to see other patrons of the establishment eat my corndogs thinking they were part of the buff
What are you doing here??
Spreading more Eggstreme propaganda, no doubt.
Rocky 25: Rocky fights the mountain
the game of thrones one?
3:20 sorry i cant let it go, its like tee tawn
Like Carl Weathers said once: "I may not win, but I'll go the distance. But going the distance is a big win!"
Awesome work, James! Beautiful footage and packed with fun movie trivia. I'm glad you didn't take a chance climbing to the top of that mountain. Hope Stallone sees this video.
A classic series.
Amazing how all the mountains and peaks were still there, intact, almost 40 years later than the film. Makes you wonder how microscopic a man’s lifetime is compared to our planet.
85 years against 4.6 billion