First Blood 1982
“This time he's fighting for his life.”
What is First Blood?
First Blood is a 1982 American film directed by Ted Kotcheff. The film is based on the 1972 novel by David Morrell and stars Sylvester Stallone as a Vietnam War veteran.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 22, 1982
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Netherlands Antilles
- Studios
- Carolco Pictures, Anabasis, Elcajo Productions
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $125,212,904
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
First Blood is a 1982 American film directed by Ted Kotcheff. The film is based on the 1972 novel by David Morrell and stars Sylvester Stallone as a Vietnam War veteran. The story follows a former Green Beret who is harassed by local law enforcement and arrested for vagrancy, leading him to flee into the mountains and engage in a confrontation with his pursuers. The film is an action-thriller-drama that explores themes of a shell-shocked veteran struggling to cope with the aftermath of his experiences. The film's runtime is approximately one hour and thirty-three minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A veteran pushed to the brink wages a desperate one-man war against local law enforcement.”
- intense survival sequences
- compelling lead performance
- intense violence
- somber tone
Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes survival stories featuring a skilled protagonist against overwhelming odds.
The film contains sequences of intense violence and thematic elements involving conflict and trauma.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
A former Green Beret is harassed by local police and forced to flee into the mountains.
Who is the protagonist?
The main character is John Rambo, a former Green Beret.
What happens to Rambo?
He is arrested for vagrancy and subsequently engages in a conflict with his pursuers.
Where does the action take place?
The conflict unfolds in the mountains.
Is this an action movie?
Yes, the film depicts an escalating one-man war between the protagonist and law enforcement.