Ricky 1

Ricky 1 is a 1988 American comedy film that parodies the Rocky film series. It was written, edited, produced and directed by William T. Naud (credited as Bill Naud). Many gags parody events in Rocky, but also make reference to other films such as The Godfather.^[1]

Plot[]

A down on his luck male stripper and gigolo, Ricky Wanero, trains to become a boxing champion and take on the Silver Shadow.

Cast[]

• Michael Michaud as Ricky, a parody of Rocky Balboa
• Maggie Hughes as Annie, a parody of Adrian Pennino
• Hawthorne James (Credited as "James Herbert") as The Champ/Silver Shadow, a parody of Apollo Creed
• Lane Montano as Vinnie, a parody of Mickey Goldmill
• Peter Zellers as Leon / Patton
• Jimmy Williams (Credited as "Jon Chaney") as Cutman / The Hitman / Arnie / Manny the Fighter
• Brent Beckett as Brutal Bruce
• Lloyd Haslip as Bruce's Manager

Production[]

According to TV Guide, the film was shot in 1983, but shelved until 1988.^[2]

Reception[]

The film remained mostly obscure, until internet personality and filmmaker James Rolfe (best known for the Angry Video Game Nerd webseries) reviewed it as part of his mock feud with Doug Walker (Nostalgia Critic) in 2008. He panned the film for its mostly subpar attempts at clever humor, poor plot and nonsensical references that had nothing to do with the Rocky films.^[3]

References[]

External links[]

• Ricky 1 at the Internet Movie Database
• Ricky 1 at Rotten Tomatoes