First Blood (1982)

First Blood - Movie Information

• Original Title: First Blood
• Release Year: 1982
• Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
• Type: Movie
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, War
• Age Rating (US): R
• Runtime: 1h 33m
• Original Language: English
• Spoken Languages: English
• Release Date (Theatrical): October 22, 1982 (United States - R), December 16, 1982 (United Kingdom - 15), January 6, 1983 (Germany - 16), March 2, 1983 (France - 16), December 18, 1982 (India), December 3, 1982 (Australia - MA 15+), November 6, 1982 (Brazil - 14), May 5, 1983 (Mexico - C), December 18, 1982 (Italy - T), December 17, 1982 (Spain - 18), June 17, 1983 (South Korea - 15)
• Alternative Titles: Rambo: First Blood (US), Rambo - First Blood (DE), Rambo: Pŭrva krŭv (BG), Rambo: Acorralado I (ES), 兰博 (CN), Rambo: İlk Kan (TR), Rambo - Prva krv (RS), Rambo - taistelija (FI)
• Production Companies: Carolco Pictures, Anabasis, Elcajo Productions
• Production Countries: United States of America, Netherlands Antilles

First Blood - Plot

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.

First Blood - Trailer

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First Blood - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

• Ted Kotcheff

Main Cast

• Sylvester Stallone
• Richard Crenna
• Brian Dennehy
• Bill McKinney
• Jack Starrett
• Michael Talbott
• Chris Mulkey
• John McLiam
• Alf Humphreys
• David Caruso

Writers

• Michael Kozoll
• William Sackheim
• Sylvester Stallone

Producers

• Buzz Feitshans

First Blood - FAQs

Is First Blood based on a true story?

First Blood is not based on a true story, but it draws on real social tensions. It is adapted from David Morrell's 1972 novel of the same name. The character of John Rambo was inspired by the psychological struggles faced by many Vietnam War veterans returning to a divided and often hostile American society.

Where can you stream First Blood online?

First Blood is available to stream free with ads on Tubi TV and free via Kanopy. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. YouTube TV subscribers can also access it through their flatrate plan.

Who plays John Rambo in First Blood?

Sylvester Stallone plays John Rambo, a troubled Vietnam War veteran and former Green Beret. Richard Crenna co-stars as Colonel Samuel Trautman, Rambo's former commanding officer, and Brian Dennehy plays Sheriff Will Teasle, the antagonistic small-town lawman who sets the conflict in motion.

What is First Blood about?

First Blood follows John Rambo, a decorated Vietnam veteran drifting through a small Pacific Northwest town. After Sheriff Teasle arrests and brutalizes him, Rambo's combat instincts take over and he escapes into the wilderness, launching a guerrilla campaign against the pursuing law enforcement officers who underestimated him.

What is the age rating for First Blood?

First Blood is rated R in the United States by the MPA. The rating reflects the film's intense action sequences, violence, and mature thematic content surrounding war trauma and police brutality. In the United Kingdom it carries a 15 certificate, and in Australia it was rated MA 15+.

Does First Blood have a happy ending?

First Blood ends on a deeply emotional rather than triumphant note. Rambo breaks down in a raw, anguished monologue about the horrors of Vietnam and his inability to readjust to civilian life. He ultimately surrenders to Colonel Trautman. It is a somber, psychologically complex conclusion that sets the film apart from typical action movies.

How long is First Blood?

First Blood has a runtime of 93 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. Directed by Ted Kotcheff, the film maintains a lean, tense pace throughout, balancing explosive action sequences with quieter moments that explore Rambo's psychological trauma as a Vietnam War veteran.

Who directed First Blood and when was it released?

First Blood was directed by Ted Kotcheff and released in the United States on October 22, 1982. Produced by Carolco Pictures with a budget of $15 million, the film went on to earn over $125 million worldwide, launching one of the most iconic action franchises in Hollywood history.

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