Näitlejad

• Sylvester Stallone
• Talia Shire — Adrianna "Adrian" Pennino Balboa
• Burt Young — Paulie
• Carl Weathers — Apollo Creed
• Burgess Meredith — Mickey Goldmill
• Tony Burton — Duke
• Mr. T — Clubber Lang
• Terry Bollea — Thunderlips
• Ian Fried — Rocky Junior
• Al Silvani — Al
• Wally Taylor — Clubber Lang's manager
• Jim Hill — Sportscaster
• Don Sherman — Andy
• Dennis James — Wrestling commentator 1
• Jim Healy — Wrestling commentator 2
• Frank Stallone — Singer / Opponent