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First Blood (1982)

cover Directed by
Ted Kotcheff

Writing credits
David Morrell (novel)
Michael Kozoll ...
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Genre: Drama / Action / Thriller (more)

Tagline: This time he's fighting for his life. (more)

Plot Outline: A mentally unstable Vietnam war vet, when abused with a small town's police force, begins a one man war with it. (more) (view trailer)

User Comments: Quick Reviews!! (more)

User Rating: *******___ 6.8/10 (11,389 votes) Vote Here

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sylvester Stallone .... John J. 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
David L. Crowley .... Deputy Shingleton (as David Crowley)
Don MacKay .... Preston
Charles A. Tamburro .... Pilot (as Chuck Tamburro)
David Petersen .... Trooper
Craig Huston .... Radio operator (as Craig Wright Huston)
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Also Known As:
Rambo: First Blood
Runtime: 97 min
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color (Technicolor)
Sound Mix: Dolby
Certification: Argentina:18 / Australia:M / Canada:13+ (Quebec) / Canada:18A / Chile:18 / Finland:K-18 / France:-12 / New Zealand:M (DVD rating) / New Zealand:R16 (VHS rating) / Norway:18 / Singapore:PG / Sweden:15 / UK:15 / USA:R / West Germany:16

Trivia: Another ending, where Rambo commits suicide, was filmed, but test audiences found that conclusion to be too depressing, so the script called for Rambo to live, hence the sequels. (more)

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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful:-
Quick Reviews!!, 16 November 2004
9/10
Author: malkane316 from NI

Seen by many as just another mindless action flick, this goes deeper than most films of its kind. Yes, it is a classic 'one man army' movie, and although i feel its sequel deals more with the disillusionment of veterans, it is an effective look at a man trained only to kill-destroyed by his government, forgotten by his people. Small town exclusiveness, fear and small-mindedness are exploited to the full, and if you give it a chance, this is actually a highly satirical movie. But if you want to see explosions, guns and killings, which is what first brought me to this film, then you can't find many better.

Stallone dispatches of the 'bad guys' using every inch of his Rambo's training, and yes, from the start you know the cops don't have a hope. The few roles which call for any substantial acting are done well, the action is of a high quality, the music is memorable, and the script sufficient. if you want deep characterisation then watch The Deer Hunter, but for action, watch this. 8 out of 10

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