First Blood

First Blood is the first film featuring the character of troubled Vietnam War veteran John Rambo. It starred Sylvester Stallone as Rambo, Brian Dennehy as Sheriff Will Teasle, and the late Richard Crenna as Col. Samuel Trautman.

Related Topics:
Vietnam War - Sylvester Stallone - Rambo - Brian Dennehy - Richard Crenna

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Based on a 1972 David Morrell book of the same name, the film (which differs from the book in many areas) was directed by Ted Kotcheff, produced by Mario Kassar and Andrew G. Vajna, and released on Friday, October 22, 1982.

Related Topics:
David Morrell - Ted Kotcheff - Mario Kassar - Andrew G. Vajna - Friday - October 22 - 1982

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