First Blood

Genres: Action, Drama

Director: Ted Kotcheff

Release Date: 1982-10-22

MPAA Rating: R

Talent: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney, Jack Starrett, Michael Talbott

Synopsis: John Rambo, a Vietnam War veteran, arrives in the small town of Hope, Washington, seeking an old friend. Confronted by Sheriff Will Teasle, Rambo is arrested and mistreated by local law enforcement. The abuse triggers traumatic memories, leading Rambo to escape into the surrounding wilderness. Utilizing his survival skills, he evades a massive manhunt, forcing the authorities to reconsider their pursuit of a man pushed to his limits.