Sylvester Stallone 1960s and 1970s Movie Quiz

Sylvester Stallone's Early Career

• Sylvester Stallone's first proper starring role was in the film "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" (1975).
• Stallone had a background role in the film "Downhill Racer" (1969).
• He made an uncredited appearance as a soldier sitting at a table in the film "Lovers and Lollipops" (1971).
• Stallone had a supporting role alongside Robert De Niro in the film "Cop Land" (1997).

Writing Career

• Stallone wrote the first draft of the film "Rocky" in just three days.

Early Pseudonym

• Before adopting his current name, Sylvester Stallone used the stage name "Martinasheski".

Early Filmography

• Stallone's first starring role was in the softcore pornography feature film "The Party at Kitty and Stud's" (1970).
• He agreed to do "The Party at Kitty and Stud's" due to being evicted from his apartment.

Struggling Years

• While living in New York City, Stallone took on odd jobs, including deli counter work, cleaning streets, and duty as a movie theater usher.

Literary Inspiration

• Stallone's interest in the works of Edgar Allan Poe was sparked by his high school teacher, who encouraged him to explore Poe's writing.