Why Sylvester Stallone Does His Own Stunts

The transcript discusses the challenges of learning fight choreography for movies, emphasizing the trial and error involved in creating dramatic scenes. It highlights the injuries sustained during stunt work, particularly in the Rocky movies, and explores the actor's philosophy of performing his own stunts. The actor distinguishes between different types of stunts, emphasizing the physical engagement and confrontational nature of his preferred style.

What is the main challenge in performing fight scenes according to the actor?

• Memorizing lines

• Choosing the right location

• Choreography and creating dramatic moments

• Finding the right costume

How does the actor describe the frequency of his injuries during movie stunts?

• Rarely injured

• Never injured

• Injured only once

• Injured more than 70 times

Why does the actor prefer to perform his own stunts?

• He doesn't trust stunt doubles

• He enjoys the thrill and challenge

• He wants to save money

• He is the only one available

What is the difference between the types of stunts mentioned by the actor?

• Some stunts are for comedies, others for dramas

• Some stunts are done by professionals, others by amateurs

• Some stunts involve physical engagement, others are more technical

• Some stunts are done in studios, others on location

What kind of stunts does the actor prefer to perform?

• Technical stunts with wires

• Confrontational and physical stunts

• Stunts involving vehicles

• Stunts with animals