First Blood
Director: Ted Kotcheff
Actors: Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy, Richard Crenna
PlotJohn Rambo, a Vietnam War veteran struggling to adapt to post-war life, wanders into a small town in search of an old comrade, only to find that he has died from cancer caused by Agent Orange exposure. When Rambo tries to pass through the town, the local sheriff, Will Teasle, takes an immediate dislike to him due to his disheveled appearance and military background. Teasle picks him up for vagrancy and attempts to drive him out of town, but Rambo defiantly returns, prompting his arrest. At the police station, Rambo suffers abuse from the officers, triggering flashbacks of his wartime torture; feeling cornered and threatened, he overpowers the police force and flees into the nearby mountains.
The small town sheriff's department, ill-equipped to deal with a combat-savvy soldier, launches a manhunt for Rambo in the wilderness. Teasle, driven by pride and a sense of authority, leads the pursuit, but the former Green Beret uses his military training to evade capture and defend himself. The chase escalates as Rambo employs guerrilla tactics against his pursuers, turning the tables on them. The situation intensifies, leading to growing chaos in the community and attracting the attention of the National Guard. The confrontation between the one-man army versus the law enforcement apparatus unfolds in a gripping struggle that showcases the profound effects of war and misunderstandings between the returned veteran and the society he once fought to protect.
Writers: David Morrell, Michael Kozoll, William Sackheim
Release Date: 22 Oct 1982
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
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