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Dolph Lundgren Reflects on Rocky IV Guilt and New Venture

11/27/2025

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Dolph Lundgren (Swedish actor) says he felt guilt after breaking Sylvester Stallone's ribs during Rocky IV (1985).
The producer informed him Stallone was hospitalized after filming.
Lundgren's Hollywood journey began with a chance encounter in New York.
Despite nearly 100 films, his favorite role is Ivan Drago in Creed II (2018), where he explores a father–son dynamic.
He recently launched Hard Cut Vodka, inspired by dissatisfaction with existing brands.

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Dolph Lundgren (Swedish actor) says he felt guilt after breaking Sylvester Stallone's ribs during Rocky IV (1985).
The producer informed him Stallone was hospitalized after filming.
Lundgren's Hollywood journey began with a chance encounter in New York.
Despite nearly 100 films, his favorite role is Ivan Drago in Creed II (2018), where he explores a father–son dynamic.
He recently launched Hard Cut Vodka, inspired by dissatisfaction with existing brands.