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First Blood

1982-10-22 · 93 min · ★ 7.5

Action · Thriller · Drama

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.

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Directors
Ted Kotcheff
Production companies
Carolco Pictures, Anabasis, Elcajo Productions
Countries
United States of America, Netherlands Antilles
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 125,212,904

Top Cast

Sylvester StalloneSylvester StalloneJohn Rambo
Richard CrennaRichard CrennaCol. Samuel Trautman
Brian DennehyBrian DennehyHope Sheriff Will Teasle
Bill McKinneyBill McKinneyState Police Capt. Dave Kern
Jack StarrettJack StarrettDeputy Sgt. Arthur Galt
Michael TalbottMichael TalbottDeputy Balford
Chris MulkeyChris MulkeyDeputy Ward
John McLiamJohn McLiamOrval the Dog Man
Alf HumphreysAlf HumphreysDeputy Lester
David CarusoDavid CarusoDeputy Mitch
David L. CrowleyDavid L. CrowleyDeputy Shingleton
Don MacKayPreston
Charles A. TamburroCharles A. TamburroHelicopter pilot
David PetersenDavid PetersenTrooper
Craig HustonCraig HustonRadio operator
Patrick StackPatrick StackLt. Morgen
Stephen E. MillerStephen E. MillerGuardsman #1
Raimund StammRaimund StammGuardsman #2
Robert MetcalfeRobert MetcalfeGuardsman #3
Stephen DimopoulosStephen DimopoulosGuardsman #4

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