First Blood
First Blood
First Blood, directed by Ted Kotcheff, is an iconic action film that introduces John Rambo, a former Green Beret and Vietnam War veteran portrayed by Sylvester Stallone.
This movie is not just a straightforward action film; it’s a deep exploration of the psychological scars left by war and the struggles of veterans to reintegrate into civilian life.
The film follows Rambo as he drifts into the small town of Hope, Washington, where he is harassed and arrested by the local sheriff, played by Brian Dennehy. What begins as mistreatment soon escalates into a full-scale manhunt when Rambo escapes into the forest, using his survival skills to outsmart the police and the National Guard.