First Blood
"This time he's fighting for his life."
Originally released in 1982. First Blood is a action/adventure film. directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, and Brian Dennehy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (6,690 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$125.2M
8.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $125,212,904
Production Companies
- Carolco Pictures
- Anabasis
- Elcajo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is First Blood?
First Blood has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was First Blood released?
First Blood was released on October 22, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in First Blood?
The main cast of First Blood includes Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney, Jack Starrett.
Is First Blood worth watching?
First Blood has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 6,690 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.