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TIL when Sylvester Stallone went to the person he sold his dog to, after he got paid for Rocky (1975), the new owner asked for $3000 instead of the original price of $60. After Stallone declined, the new owner agreed to give the dog if he got a role in Rocky. Stallone obliged and gave him a role.

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