Rambo 1: First Blood (1982) 1
Rambo: First Blood (1982) is an action-packed film starring Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, a troubled Vietnam War veteran. Rambo travels to a small town, only to be harassed by local law enforcement. When an altercation turns violent, he is pursued by the sheriff and his deputies into the wilderness. As Rambo uses his military skills to evade capture, the film explores themes of PTSD, survival, and the treatment of veterans. Directed by Ted Kotcheff, First Blood became a defining action movie, setting the stage for an iconic film series that remains influential in popular culture.
