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.

Credits

Directed by

• Ted Kotcheff

Written by

• Sylvester Stallone
• Michael Kozoll
• William Sackheim

Produced by

• Buzz Feitshans

Music by

• Jerry Goldsmith

Cinematography

• Andrew Laszlo

Edited by

• Joan E. Chapman

Cast

• Sylvester Stalloneas John Rambo
• Richard Crennaas Col. Samuel Trautman
• Brian Dennehyas Hope Sheriff Will Teasle
• Bill McKinneyas State Police Capt. Dave Kern
• Jack Starrettas Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt
• Michael Talbottas Deputy Balford
• Chris Mulkeyas Deputy Ward
• John McLiamas Orval the Dog Man
• Alf Humphreysas Deputy Lester
• David Carusoas Deputy Mitch
• David L. Crowleyas Deputy Shingleton
• Don MacKayas Preston
• Charles A. Tamburroas Helicopter pilot
• David Petersenas Trooper
• Craig Hustonas Radio operator
• Patrick Stackas Lt. Morgen
• Stephen E. Milleras Guardsman #1
• Raimund Stammas Guardsman #2
• Robert Metcalfeas Guardsman #3
• Stephen Dimopoulosas Guardsman #4

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