First Blood is a 1982 American action film directed by Ted Kotcheff, and co-written by Sylvester Stallone, who also stars as Vietnam War veteran John Rambo. It co-stars Richard Crenna as Rambo's mentor Sam Trautman and Brian Dennehy as Sheriff Will Teasle, and is the first installment in the Rambo franchise, followed by Rambo: First Blood Part II. The film is based on the 1972 novel of the same name by David Morrell, which many directors and studios had unsuccessfully attempted to adapt in the 1970s. In the film, Rambo, a troubled and misunderstood Vietnam veteran, must rely on his combat and survival skills when a series of brutal events results in him having to survive a massive manhunt by police and government troops near the small town of Hope, Washington. First Blood was released in the United States on October 22, 1982. Despite initial mixed reviews, the film was a box office success, grossing $156 million at the box office.
| Director | Ted Kotcheff |
| Produced by | Buzz Feitshans |
| Screenplay by | Michael Kozoll, William Sackheim, Sylvester Stallone |
| Starring | Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy |
| Music | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Cinematography | Andrew Laszlo |
| Edited by | Joan Chapman |
| Production, company | Carolco Pictures, Anabasis Investments, N.V. |
| Distributed by | Orion Pictures |
| Released | October 22, 1982 (United States) |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $156.2 million |
| Netflix ID | 70017963 |
About First Blood
Based on the 1972 novel of the same name by David Morrell, the first film in the Rambo movie franchise is recognized as an influential film in the action genre. It is about a misunderstood military veteran who is forced into a one-man war against an abusive law enforcement agency.
Achievement of First Blood
The movie was directed by Ted Kotcheff. It was followed by Rambo: First Blood Part II, Rambo III, Rambo (2008) and Rambo: Last Blood.
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Latest information about First Blood updated on July 28 2021.
