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First Blood

Play trailer 2:19 Poster for First Blood R 1982 1h 35m Action Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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Vietnam veteran and drifter John J. Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) wanders into a small Washington town in search of an old friend, but is met with intolerance and brutality by the local sheriff, Will Teasle (Brian Dennehy). When Teasle and his deputies restrain and shave Rambo, he flashes back to his time as a prisoner of war and unleashes his fury on the officers. He narrowly escapes the manhunt, but it will take his former commander (Richard Crenna) to save the hunters from the hunted.
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Much darker and more sensitive than the sequels it spawned, First Blood is a thrilling survival adventure that takes full advantage of Sylvester Stallone's acting skills.

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Kevin Maher Times (UK) Stallone brought intense physicality, obviously, but also hangdog vulnerability to a character who takes revenge on a cruel, unfeeling establishment and utters some of the most iconic lines in shoot’em’up history. Rated: 4/5 Jun 24, 2022 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Watchable if entirely preposterous... Rated: 3/5 Jun 23, 2022 Full Review Michael Sragow Rolling Stone An ambitious, bloody, talented but pulpy mess. Jun 21, 2022 Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect Director Ted Kotcheff offers some stunning visuals, making First Blood not only a pleasure to watch but a study in directing. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 8, 2024 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …Ted Kotcheff’s terse action thriller is a significant American film that changed culture and politics back in 1982, and still packs an 89 minute punch today… Rated: 5/5 Jul 1, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Pushed-to-the-edge survivalist John Rambo raised the bar significantly for action heroes. Rated: 9/10 Sep 6, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Victor M A classic, not more to say. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/24 Full Review Jack G One of the greatest action films and very fun to watch and the best in the series Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Audience Member One of the best action movies of the era. Stallone is a gift to humanity, and I thank god that he made more. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/24 Full Review Audience Member Una etretenida pero a la vez cruda película. La acción es genial, el mensaje de la pelicula es bueno Y la charla final de rambo impacta para bien. Muy buena película Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review Sams K This is a very well-done movie! Interesting topics, great action and a very good acting by Stallone. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review nick s This is a surprisingly well executed production. The stunts and action scenes are exemplary... energetic but never phony or overcooked. The protagonist is tough but not invincible, presenting a far more nuanced character than most action movies. And the spectacle serves the story rather than the other way around. It's visually impressive, even the quiet scenes. Fine art for film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo Wrecks Police Cars First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo Wrecks Police Cars 1:36 First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo's Motorcycle Chase First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo's Motorcycle Chase 2:59 First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo Shoots the Sheriff First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo Shoots the Sheriff 3:00 First Blood: Official Clip - Blowing Up the Gas Station First Blood: Official Clip - Blowing Up the Gas Station 1:43 First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo's Speech First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo's Speech 2:53 First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo vs. Helicopter First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo vs. Helicopter 2:59 First Blood: Official Clip - God Didn't Make Rambo. I Made Him First Blood: Official Clip - God Didn't Make Rambo. I Made Him 2:20 First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo vs. Rocket Launcher First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo vs. Rocket Launcher 2:42 First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo Takes Down Cops First Blood: Official Clip - Rambo Takes Down Cops 2:58 First Blood: Official Clip - The Cops Harass Rambo First Blood: Official Clip - The Cops Harass Rambo 2:58 View more videos
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Synopsis Vietnam veteran and drifter John J. Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) wanders into a small Washington town in search of an old friend, but is met with intolerance and brutality by the local sheriff, Will Teasle (Brian Dennehy). When Teasle and his deputies restrain and shave Rambo, he flashes back to his time as a prisoner of war and unleashes his fury on the officers. He narrowly escapes the manhunt, but it will take his former commander (Richard Crenna) to save the hunters from the hunted.
Director
Ted Kotcheff
Producer
Buzz Feitshans, Herb Nanas
Screenwriter
Michael Kozoll, William Sackheim, Sylvester Stallone, David Morrell
Production Co
Anabasis N.V., Elcajo Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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