Challenges Faced by Sylvester Stallone: Obstacles and Turning Points

Life is full of challenges, and Sylvester Stallone faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Sylvester Stallone is a celebrated American actor and filmmaker whose career spans over five decades. He's received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award, along with multiple Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. Notably, Stallone is one of only two actors to have starred in a box-office number one film across six consecutive decades, solidifying his lasting impact on the film industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1983: Directing Staying Alive

In 1983, Sylvester Stallone directed "Staying Alive", the sequel to "Saturday Night Fever". Although the film was a critical failure, it was a commercial success, opening with the biggest weekend gross for a musical film at the time and ranking among the top ten most financially successful films of 1983.

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1984: Starring in Rhinestone

In 1984, Sylvester Stallone co-wrote and starred in the comedy film "Rhinestone" alongside Dolly Parton, where he played a wannabe country music singer. He also performed a song for the movie's soundtrack and regretted turning down a role in "Romancing the Stone" to do Rhinestone.

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1985: Signed for Angels with Dirty Faces remake

Around 1985, Sylvester Stallone signed on for a remake of the 1939 film "Angels with Dirty Faces" as part of a deal with Cannon Films, but the project was met with disapproval and ultimately shelved in favor of the action film "Cobra".

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1987: Starring in Over the Top

In 1987, Sylvester Stallone starred in "Over the Top," a family drama about a trucker in an arm wrestling competition. The film was poorly received by critics and failed at the box office.

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1992: Appearing in Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

In 1992, Sylvester Stallone appeared in the action comedy "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot", which was a critical and box-office disaster. Stallone took the role because he heard that Schwarzenegger was interested in the lead.

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1995: Starring in Judge Dredd

In 1995, Sylvester Stallone starred as the title character in the science fiction action film "Judge Dredd", which had a poor domestic box-office performance, but was saved by its overseas appeal. Stallone also signed a three-picture deal with Universal Pictures for $60 million.

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1996: Starring in Daylight

In 1996, Sylvester Stallone starred in the disaster film "Daylight" as a former emergency services chief. While it underperformed at the domestic box office, it did better overseas and grossed $158 million worldwide.

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2000: Starring in Get Carter

In 2000, Sylvester Stallone starred in the thriller "Get Carter", a remake of the 1971 British film of the same name, which was poorly received by both critics and audiences. Stallone's career declined considerably after this film.

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2001: Starring in Driven

In 2001, Sylvester Stallone starred in Driven, which was a critical and commercial failure, further contributing to a decline in his career.

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2002: Starring in Avenging Angelo and D-Tox

In 2002, Sylvester Stallone starred in Avenging Angelo and D-Tox, both of which were critical and commercial failures, further contributing to the decline of his career.

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August 15, 2014: Release of The Expendables 3

On August 15, 2014, The Expendables 3 was released. The film was negatively received by both critics and audiences and became the lowest-grossing film in the series.

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November 2017: Sexual Assault Accusation

In November 2017, Stallone was accused of sexual assault at his Santa Monica office in the early 1990s, which he denied. His attorney stated the accuser filed a report after a website declined the story, and that Stallone had a consensual relationship with her in 1987.

June 2018: Investigation Confirmation

In June 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office confirmed they were investigating the sexual assault allegations against Stallone. The Santa Monica Police Department presented a sex crimes case for review by a special prosecution task force.

October 2018: No Charges Filed

In October 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office decided not to charge Stallone for the alleged assault, as no witnesses corroborated the allegations. Stallone then filed a police report regarding the accuser lying on an official document.