Summary

Sylvester Stalloneis one of Hollywood ’s biggest action whizz , having appeared in tons of different roles as the striking hero . Stallone has been acting and appearing in films since the late 60s , but his first openhanded break do when he was able-bodied to get his original script about an underdog boxer made into a motion-picture show . That motion picture wasRocky , and Stallone starred in the title role , launch his career to raw height and setting him up to be one of the all - time greatest natural action heroes .

With the succeeder ofRocky , Sylvester Stallonewent on to shoot down other major roles in action movies such asRambo , andCobra , consistently delivering legal action - pack movies . As the age work up , Stallone proceed to lead the pack as an aging and grizzled hero , with appearances in picture likeThe ExpendablesandSamaritanproving that , despite his age , there are few people on his degree when it add up to military action movies . Stallone ’s natural action hero role stand out , all unbelievably brave and warm , but they ca n’t all be the best .

13Freddy Heflin

Cop Land (1997)

The actionhero function that Stallone tackles are commonly larger than life , peak human figures , but one of his very few activity role where his grapheme is more grounded total inCop Land . The picture is about a local sheriff who live on and serves just alfresco of New York City , in a biotic community that is densely populate with NYPD cops . He admires the police and detectives in his community until it ’s revealed that they abuse their power . Freddy Heflin is virtuously strong and dedicated to his work , but he ranks at the bottom of the inclination of Stallone action fighter .

12Marion Cobretti

Cobra (1986)

Changing gears , Stallone tackled a very different role inCobra , when he recreate Marion Cobretti . Cobretti is an elite phallus of the so - squall " zombie team " who iscalled in to help detain violent and grave criminals . He also put the safety of victims over most other things , which results in his uttermost measure to dole out justice . Cobretti may take things too far , but at last , he is a paladin , and he uses his skills to save others and wipe out offense .

Stallone versus Schwarzenegger is one of the most notorious competition in movie history , but which Sly movies would Arnie have done a skillful job at ?

11Gabe Walker

Cliffhanger (1993)

Cliffhanger is one of Stallone ’s most underappreciated movies as , despite the financial success , the moving-picture show be a lot to make and never got a continuation . Stallone play a former mountain climber and rescue ranger who discontinue after losing a friend on the cliffs . Hedemonstrates unbelievable accomplishment and strong point with his ability to fleetly cross mountainsand cliffs with relative informality . When he gets stuck in the middle of major criminal traffic , he manages to fight back the uncollectible hombre and save his friends .

10Ray Breslin

Escape Plan (2013, 2018, 2019)

Ray Breslin is a surety expert who is ofttimes hired to screen certificate in prison and detect anyflaws inEscape Plan . Technically , Breslin is just a normal guy , but hisincredible intelligence and skill let him to perform sinful featsthat border on superhuman . Despite Stallone being considerably advanced in eld at this dot , he still plays a character who displays unbelievable strength and ability .

9Rocky Balboa

Rocky (1976 - 2018)

Rocky is one of Stallone ’s most iconic roles of all prison term , having played the fiber in eight films . Stallone wager Rocky Balboa , who isdetermined to become the best packer in the worldand make a name , and a life for himself and his mob . The series sees him face up utmost challenges and loss , but he exemplify the idea of getting back up when he gets knocked down . Rocky also manages to win against human race like Clubber Lang and Ivan Drago , who prove their strength is lethal .

8Raymond Tango

Tango And Cash (1989)

While Raymond Tango is a much less iconic fictitious character , his power and strength narrowly bunk out the fancied boxer , Rocky . Tango is aslick detective who is highly intelligent and refinedand always gets his target . Early inTango and Cash , Tango prove his skills by face off against a large semi - truck racing toward him and manage to halt the fomite just a few foot away . Tango is also skilled in deal - to - hand combat and comes through most conflict unharmed .

Sylvester Stallone has appeared in his sightly contribution of subsequence , but some of his best movies that deserve a sequel are yet to get one , which is a shame .

7John Rambo

Rambo (1982 - 2019)

John Rambo is another of Stallone ’s famous characterswho goes on an heroic journey through five films where he manages to constantly defeat any scourge . The first picture show , First Blood , showcases a Rambo who is reluctant to fight but undeniably has a bully deal of acquisition as he fleetly winnow out threats . In each continuation , Rambo has upped his kill count and becomes more and more superhumanas he appears almost invincible .

6Stakar Ogord

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 & Vol. 3 (2017, 2023)

Stakar Ogord fromGuardians of the Galaxymarks Stallone ’s first entry as an alien . Stakar is a fabled Ravager and leads a famous group of blank literary pirate on missions throughout the wandflower . Little is seen of his adventure in theGotGmovies , but he clearly has a reputation . And considering his missions see himface off against aliens and creatures throughout the universe , he is likely more sinewy than the average detective , or old-fashioned - military human beings .

5John Spartan

Demolition Man (1993)

wipeout Manfollows a sci - fi storywhere John Spartan is a talented , but reckless police sergeant in the LAPD . Spartan is extremely skilled , but he often leaves a track of destruction in his viewing , which earned him the nickname , " Demolition Man . " freeze in an observational prison house , Spartan is freed decades by and by to apprehend a vehement criminalin a futuristic world that has moved beyond violence and eradicated most criminal offense . His method acting are extreme , but he shew that he is one of Stallone ’s potent characters as he settles into a brand - novel decade and takes down an enhanced villain .

4Barney Ross

The Expendables (2010 - 2023)

The Expendablesseries pays court to some of the big stars in activity with a serial of high - energy stories packed with explosion and epic stunt . Stallone stars as the leader of a radical of mercenaries , Barney Ross , and despite these films materialise with Stallone as an erstwhile man , Ross is one of his most telling human characters . Physically intimidating , powerful , and capable of holding back extraordinary terror .

The Expendables franchise is mostly screw for its proclivities for the ridiculous . However , sprinkled throughout each movie are nugget of brilliance .

Blended image of Sylvester Stallone holding a cup in Tulsa King and Arnold Schwarzenegger looking back in Fubar

Sylvester Stallone in Demolition Man, Cobra, and Tango & Cash

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Sylvester Stallone as Marion Cobretti In Cobra

Sylvester Stallone crossing a rope bridge as Gabe Walker in Cliffhanger

Ray Tango looking ahead of him in an intense manner in Tango and Cash

Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo using a bow and arrow in Rambo 3

Sylvester Stallone as Stakar Ogord and Michael Rooker as Yondu in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2

Sylvester Stallone as John Spartan in Demolition Man