First Blood
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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 is a 1982 action thriller starring Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, a Vietnam War veteran pushed to the breaking point by small-town police harassment. Forced into the mountains, Rambo transforms a routine arrest into an intense cat-and-mouse survival battle that launched one of cinema's most iconic action franchises.
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Sylvester StalloneJohn Rambo
Richard CrennaCol. Samuel Trautman
Brian DennehyHope Sheriff Will Teasle
Bill McKinneyState Police Capt. Dave Kern
Jack StarrettDeputy Sgt. Arthur Galt
Michael TalbottDeputy Balford
Chris MulkeyDeputy Ward
John McLiamOrval the Dog Man
Alf HumphreysDeputy Lester
David CarusoDeputy Mitch
David L. CrowleyDeputy Shingleton- Don MacKayPreston
Charles A. TamburroHelicopter pilot
David PetersenTrooper
Craig HustonRadio operator
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Official Lionsgate 40th Anniversary Trailer
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First Blood — frequently asked
When was First Blood released?
First Blood was released on October 22, 1982.
Where can I watch First Blood?
First Blood is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase on digital retailers; availability varies by region and changes over time.
Is First Blood part of a franchise?
Yes, First Blood is the first film in the Rambo franchise, which includes multiple sequels spanning decades.
What is First Blood about?
The film follows former Green Beret John Rambo, who is arrested for vagrancy by local police and forced to flee into the wilderness, where he wages a one-man war against his pursuing law enforcement.
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