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One sheet original theatrical poster for the 1982 action film
First Blood, which introduced the world to the character John Rambo.
Directed by Ted Kotcheff, the movie stars Sylvester Stallone as a troubled Vietnam War veteran and former Green Beret. Unlike its more explosive sequels, First Blood is often noted for being a grounded psychological thriller that explores the after-effects of war and PTSD.
Movie Details
Release Date: October 22, 1982.
Key Cast:
Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo.
Richard Crenna as Colonel Samuel Trautman, Rambo's mentor.
Brian Dennehy as Sheriff Will Teasle, the film's primary antagonist.
Synopsis: While drifting through the small town of Hope, Washington, Rambo is harassed and unjustly arrested by the local police. This mistreatment triggers his combat instincts, leading him to escape into the nearby mountains where he wages a one-man guerrilla war against the law enforcement and National Guard pursuing him.
Did You Know?
The film is based on the 1972 novel of the same name by David Morrell.
In the original book and an alternate ending filmed for the movie, Rambo dies; however, the theatrical version was changed to allow him to survive, spawning a multi-film franchise.
Despite its reputation for violence, Rambo only directly causes one death in the entire film—an accidental fall by a deputy from a helicopter. |
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