The Life of Hollywood Action Hero Sylvester Stallone

While promoting Rocky Balboa in 2007, Stallone faced legal trouble in Australia after customs officials found restricted substances, including human growth hormone and testosterone. He was charged and later pleaded guilty in connection with the case.

Stallone apologized, said the substances were medically supervised, and called the breach a mistake. The incident complicated the image of discipline and physical endurance that had long surrounded him, especially during a comeback built partly around aging and strength. Still, he was not finished revisiting his old heroes.