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 has spanned over five decades. He's received multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award, along with nominations for three Academy Awards and two BAFTAs. Notably, Stallone is one of only two actors to have starred in a box-office number one film across six consecutive decades, highlighting his enduring appeal and success in the film industry.
1983: Directed Staying Alive
In 1983, Sylvester Stallone directed "Staying Alive", a sequel to "Saturday Night Fever". Though critically panned, the movie was a commercial success, ranking in the top ten financially successful films of 1983.
1985: Signed for Angels with Dirty Faces Remake
Around 1985, Sylvester Stallone was signed to a remake of the 1939 film "Angels with Dirty Faces" as part of a deal with Cannon Films. The remake was met with disapproval and was eventually replaced by the film "Cobra".
1987: Starred in Over the Top
In 1987, Sylvester Stallone starred in the family drama "Over the Top". The film was poorly received by critics and was a box-office failure.
1992: Starred 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.
1995: Starred in Judge Dredd
In 1995, Sylvester Stallone starred in the science fiction action film "Judge Dredd". Despite underperforming domestically, its overseas box-office appeal saved the film.
1996: Starred in Daylight
In 1996, Sylvester Stallone starred in the disaster film "Daylight". Although it underperformed domestically, it did better overseas and grossed a total of $158 million worldwide.
2000: Starred in Get Carter Remake
In 2000, Sylvester Stallone starred in "Get Carter", a remake of the 1971 British film of the same name. The film was poorly received by critics and audiences.
2001: Starred in Driven
In 2001, Sylvester Stallone starred in Driven, which was a critical and commercial failure.
2002: Starred in Avenging Angelo and D-Tox
In 2002, Sylvester Stallone starred in Avenging Angelo and D-Tox. Both films were critical and commercial failures.
2009: Considered Death Wish Remake Again
In 2009, Sylvester Stallone stated that he was again considering the project of the Death Wish Remake.
August 15, 2014: The Expendables 3 Release
On August 15, 2014, "The Expendables 3" was released. This film was negatively received and became the lowest-grossing film in the series.
October 2023: Reprised Barney Ross in Expend4bles
In October 2023, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as Barney Ross in Expend4bles, which became the lowest-grossing film in the franchise.
