First Blood (1982)
This time he's fighting for his life.
When former Green Beret John Rambo is harassed by local law enforcement and arrested for vagrancy, he is forced to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers.
Director: Ted Kotcheff
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, War
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: October 22, 1982
Cast
- Sylvester Stallone - John Rambo
- Richard Crenna - Col. Samuel Trautman
- Brian Dennehy - Hope Sheriff Will Teasle
- Bill McKinney - State Police Capt. Dave Kern
- Jack Starrett - Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt
- Michael Talbott - Deputy Balford
- Chris Mulkey - Deputy Ward
- John McLiam - Orval the Dog Man
- Alf Humphreys - Deputy Lester
- David Caruso - Deputy Mitch
Screenplay
- David Morrell (Original Story)
- Sylvester Stallone (Screenplay)
- William Sackheim (Screenplay)
- Michael Kozoll (Screenplay)
- David Morrell (Novel)
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Andrew Laszlo
Editing: Joan E. Chapman
Production: Carolco Pictures, Anabasis, Elcajo Productions
Country: United States of America, Netherlands Antilles
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $125M
Original Language: en
Themes
Vietnam War and Its Trauma, Heist Escape Plan and Action, Mountain Rescue Operation and Heroes, Gunfight and Mayhem, Prison Break and Manhunt
Keywords
prison, guerrilla warfare, dying and death, vietnam war, vietnam veteran, hero, vietnam, police brutality, sheriff, escape, police, gun, submachine gun, falsely accused, anti hero
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is First Blood about?
- When former Green Beret John Rambo is harassed by local law enforcement and arrested for vagrancy, he is forced to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers.
- Who directed First Blood?
- First Blood was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
- Who stars in First Blood?
- First Blood stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney, Jack Starrett, Michael Talbott.
- How long is First Blood?
- First Blood has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is First Blood?
- First Blood is a Action, Adventure, Thriller, War film.
- What is the budget of First Blood?
- First Blood had a budget of $15M.
- How much did First Blood gross?
- First Blood grossed $125M worldwide.
- Where was First Blood produced?
- First Blood was produced in United States of America, Netherlands Antilles.
- What are the themes of First Blood?
- The themes of First Blood include: Vietnam War and Its Trauma, Heist Escape Plan and Action, Mountain Rescue Operation and Heroes, Gunfight and Mayhem, Prison Break and Manhunt.