Randori
Free fighting training with typical techniques. Found in Judo, Aikido,
Karate, etc.
Return
Of The Dragon ****
Bruce Lee plays the protector of a Chinese family-run restaurant in Italy. The
final showdown between Lee and Chuck Norris is memorable and shows the
considerable directorial talents of Brucz Lee. Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Nora
Miao. Director: Bruce Lee. 1973.
Rocky Marciano ***
The lifestory of boxer Rocky Marciano (1923-1969), the heavyweight who
fought himself from extreme poverty to one of the best boxers of all time. Jon
Favreau, George C. Scott, Penelope Ann Miller. Director:-.1999.
Ronin
During the 10th century they were farmers who established themselves in regions
not yet owned by Buddhist monasteries or nobles of the imperial court. Thus they
could avoid the crushing taxes in these regions. During the Edo-period this name
was given to all masterless Bushi or Samurai. Their master was either dead or
outlawed. A number of these Ronin taught martial arts, others became mercenary
bodyguards, or protectors of villages. MAny turned to a life of crime.
Many schools (Ryu) were founded by these Ronin, the most famous was Miyamoto
Musashi.
Rocky
***** Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But as fate would have it, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) chooses him to be his next opponent. For Creed, the match is little more than an exhibition, but for Rocky it’s a shot at the big time. The supporting cast is excellent. Sylvester Stallone, Burgess Meredith, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers. Director: John G. Avildsen. 1976. |
Rocky 2 **
The down-and-out fighter Rocky Balboa attempts to prove himself through
a rematch with the champ Apollo Creed. Sylvester Stallone, Burgess Meredith,
Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers. Director: Sylvester Stallone. 1979.
Rocky 3 ***
Rocky Balboa is challenged by Clubber Lang for the titlefight and loses.
The inevitable rematch demands the utmost from Rocky. Surprisingly entertaining,
although we've seen it all before. Sylvester Stallone, Burgess Meredith, Talia
Shire, Mr. T, Carl Weathers. Director: Sylvester Stallone. 1982.
Rocky 4 ***
Rocky Balboa returns to take on a massive Russian fighter trained via
computer and programmed to kill. Enjoyable predictable entertainment. Sylvester
Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Brigitte Nielsen, Tony Burton,
Michael Pataki, Dolph Lundgren. Director: Sylvester Stallone. 1985.
Rocky 5 ****
Rocky Balboa returns home from the Soviet Union to a hero's welcome but
financial ruin, thanks to naïve business decisions by his brother-in-law. The
final conflict this time is with his own son, but not in the boxing-ring.
Sylvester Stallone, Burgess Meredith, Talia Shire. Director: Sylvester Stallone.
1990.