Sylvester Stallone: Action Star of the Millennium

On July 16, 2002 The Video Software Dealers Association honored Sylvester Stallone with its "Action Star of the Millennium" Award.

"We are thrilled to present Sylvester Stallone with this award," said VSDA Chairman Tom Warren. "Mr. Stallone has created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history. Rocky Balboa and John Rambo are cinema cornerstones in American culture and have become synonymous with courage and rough-hewn integrity. Because of DVD technology and the overwhelming popularity of home video, his numerous films will continue to be enjoyed by film buffs for generations to come."

"I want to thank the 12,000 video stores who keep movies alive and bring films like `Rambo' to new audiences," said Stallone upon reception of his award. "There are no perfect people, only perfect moments, and this has been one of them."

Thanks to Alain and Maurice Totry for their assistance with this item.

- Craig Zablo [July 20, 2002]