First Blood(1982)
“This time he's fighting for his life.”
Overview
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.
Director
Ted Kotcheff
Studio
Carolco Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$125M
Cast
Sylvester Stallone
as John Rambo
Richard Crenna
as Col. Samuel Trautman
Brian Dennehy
as Hope Sheriff Will Teasle
Bill McKinney
as State Police Capt. Dave Kern
Jack Starrett
as Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt
Michael Talbott
as Deputy Balford
Chris Mulkey
as Deputy Ward
John McLiam
as Orval the Dog Man
Alf Humphreys
as Deputy Lester
David Caruso
as Deputy Mitch
David L. Crowley
as Deputy Shingleton
Don MacKay
as Preston
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$125M
Production Companies
Carolco Pictures • Anabasis • Elcajo Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Blood?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for First Blood (1982).
What is First Blood about?▼
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.
Who directed First Blood?▼
First Blood was directed by Ted Kotcheff and released in 1982. It is a action, thriller, drama film.
How long is First Blood?▼
First Blood has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in First Blood?▼
The cast of First Blood includes Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, Richard Crenna as Col. Samuel Trautman, Brian Dennehy as Hope Sheriff Will Teasle, Bill McKinney as State Police Capt. Dave Kern, Jack Starrett as Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt and more.
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