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The classic “Falcão The Champion of Champions” tells the story of a truck driver named Lincoln Falcão. After the death of his wife, he tries to get back together with his 12yearold son named Michael. This will not be an easy task as Falcao has spent most of his life ignoring him. To make matters worse, the boy’s grandfather is determined to prevent the truck driver from drawing his attention again.
Lincoln signs up for a national arm wrestling championship in Las Vegas, taking Michael with him. During the championship, Falcão has the opportunity to show that he is different, catch his son’s attention and win him back.
The film was released in 1987 and became one of the great classics of Sylvester Stallone’s career. Among the actors in the cast was Rick ZumwaltInterpreter of Stallone’s opponent Bob “Bull” Hurley.
Rick was both an actor and an American arm wrestler. He also appeared in The Presidio, released in 1988. In the scene, his character fights Sean Connery. He played one of Penguin’s henchmen in the 1992 film Batman Returns.
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Many fans didn’t know it, but unfortunately the star passed away on March 19, 2003 after suffering a massive heart attack. By the age of 30, Rick was battling alcoholism and years later became an active member of a fraternity fighting addiction and helping several other people.
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