First Blood

This time he's fighting for his life.

19821h 33m7.5(7,121 votes)

ActionThrillerDrama

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.

First Blood (1982) is a action, thriller, and drama film directed by Ted Kotcheff. It stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, and Brian Dennehy. The film runs for 1 hour 33 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 7,121 votes.

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Director

Ted Kotcheff

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

John Rambo

Richard Crenna

Col. Samuel Trautman

Brian Dennehy

Hope Sheriff Will Teasle

Bill McKinney

State Police Capt. Dave Kern

Jack Starrett

Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt

Michael Talbott

Deputy Balford

Chris Mulkey

Deputy Ward

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Frequently Asked Questions About First Blood

Where can I watch First Blood?

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Who stars in First Blood?

First Blood stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, and Bill McKinney, and was directed by Ted Kotcheff.

How long is First Blood?

First Blood has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes.

When did First Blood come out?

First Blood was released in 1982.

What genre is First Blood?

First Blood is a action, thriller, and drama film.

Is First Blood worth watching?

First Blood holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.