Rocky (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, Rocky is a drama and western film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Out fishing one day, painter John Hammond and his son Chris come across Bert Hillman, the foreman of a local ranch. He and his ranch hand are searching for a wild dog that killed one of their sheep. They find the animal and kill it, along with one of its puppies, but after they leave Hammond and his son discover another puppy still alive. They take it home and call it Rocky. John believes that a dog descended from sheep-killers will himself become a sheep-killer someday, but e gives his son a chance to raise and train the dog, hoping that he can train the killer instinct from it. Unfortunately, local farmers have reported an epidemic of sheep-killings, and they suspect that Rocky is responsible for them.
Who’s in it. Rocky stars Roddy McDowall as Chris Hammond, Edgar Barrier as John Hammond, Nita Hunter as Kathy Forrester and Gale Sherwood as Ellen Forrester, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocky (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rocky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Rocky?
- Rocky stars Roddy McDowall, Edgar Barrier, Nita Hunter, Gale Sherwood and Jonathan Hale.
- When was Rocky released?
- Rocky was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.