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John McTiernan: The Rise and Fall of an Action Movie Icon

by Larry Taylor

4.5 out of 5

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In the 1980s and 1990s, Sylvester Stallone was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He starred in a string of hit action movies, including Rocky, Rambo, and Cobra. But in the early 2000s, Stallone's career began to decline. He starred in a number of box office bombs, and his personal life was plagued by scandal.

In 2010, Stallone published a memoir, Sly, in which he opened up about his rise to fame and his subsequent fall from grace. The book was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to revive Stallone's career. In recent years, Stallone has starred in a number of successful movies, including The Expendables franchise and Creed.

The Rise and Fall of an Action Movie Icon is a fascinating look at the life and career of one of the most iconic stars of the 1980s and 1990s. The book is full of behind-the-scenes stories and insights, and it provides a unique perspective on the rise and fall of a Hollywood legend.

The Early Years

Sylvester Stallone was born in New York City in 1946. His parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather. Stallone was a troubled child, and he was expelled from school several times. He eventually dropped out of high school and moved to Miami, where he worked as a bouncer and a debt collector.

In the early 1970s, Stallone began to pursue a career in acting. He landed small roles in a number of low-budget movies, but he struggled to find success. In 1976, Stallone wrote and starred in the movie Rocky. The movie was a critical and commercial success, and it launched Stallone's career.

The Rise to Fame

After the success of Rocky, Stallone starred in a number of other hit action movies, including Rambo, Cobra, and Tango & Cash. Stallone became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, and he was known for his muscular physique and his tough-guy persona.

In the 1990s, Stallone's career continued to thrive. He starred in a number of successful movies, including Cliffhanger, The Specialist, and Demolition Man. Stallone also began to produce and direct movies, and he founded his own production company, Sly Stallone Productions.

The Fall from Grace

In the early 2000s, Stallone's career began to decline. He starred in a number of box office bombs, and his personal life was plagued by scandal. In 2002, Stallone was arrested for domestic violence, and he was later charged with sexual battery. The charges were eventually dropped, but the scandal damaged Stallone's reputation.

In the years that followed, Stallone continued to star in movies, but he never regained his former glory. He made a number of attempts to revive his career, but none of them were successful. In 2010, Stallone published a memoir, Sly, in which he opened up about his rise to fame and his subsequent fall from grace.

The Comeback

In recent years, Stallone has made a comeback. He has starred in a number of successful movies, including The Expendables franchise and Creed. Stallone has also returned to writing and directing, and he has produced a number of successful TV shows.

John McTiernan: The Rise and Fall of an Action Movie Icon

by Larry Taylor

4.5 out of 5