- Sylvester Stallone has a new documentary
- The actor talks openly about his son
- Their relationship was not always good
In his latest Netflix documentary, 'Sly,' 77-year-old Sylvester Stallone opens up about his relationship with his late son, Sage Stallone, who tragically passed away from heart failure at the age of 36 in 2012. Sage portrayed Stallone's on-screen son, "Robert Balboa," in 'Rocky V.'
Stallone shares that certain elements of the film's plot were inspired by their own real-life father-son relationship, adding a poignant layer of authenticity to the film's narrative.
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In 'Rocky V,' the character of "Robert" feels neglected as his father focuses on promoting the young boxer, "Tommy Gunn," portrayed by Tommy Morrison, who sadly passed away at the age of 44.
This dynamic in the film mirrors some of the real-life challenges Sylvester Stallone faced in his relationship with his late son, Sage Stallone.
In 'Sly,' Sylvester Stallone, who not only starred in but also wrote the screenplay for 'Rocky V,' reveals that he often infused his characters with situations and emotions he wished to experience himself.
He explains, "I try to take something that actually is what I wish I had done in real life, but I wasn't able to do that in reality. And so quite often I would do it theatrically, magically." This approach adds depth and authenticity to his storytelling, allowing audiences to connect with his characters on a profound level.
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During the release of 'Rocky V' in November 1990, Sylvester Stallone was indeed at the pinnacle of his career, having achieved tremendous success with both the 'Rocky' and 'Rambo' franchises. However, as he reflects in the documentary, fame often comes with sacrifices, particularly in prioritizing career over family. Stallone candidly admits, "Unfortunately, you put things before your family. And the repercussions are quite radical and devastating."
Sylvester Stallone's son: Sage felt neglected
Sage Stallone himself spoke to 'People' in 1996 and quoted a scene in the movie in which he argued with his father. "When I was screaming ‘You never spent time with me! You never spent time with my mother!’ that was true," he said. "I was looking into my father’s face and really saying that."
Fortunately, everything changed for the better between him and his father after the movie. "I got a lot of things out." said Sage Stallone. "We broke into tears a few times. After the film, everything changed. We’d do anything for each other."
