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First Blood
This time he's fighting for his life.
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You can watch First Blood (1982) for free on Kanopy.
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 is a film that explores themes of prison, guerrilla warfare, dying and death. It also touches on vietnam war and vietnam veteran and hero.
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Director
Ted Kotcheff
Cast
Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney, Jack Starrett, Michael Talbott, Chris Mulkey, John McLiam, Alf Humphreys, David Caruso
What Critics Say
The film received mixed reviews from critics, and three lead actors received praise for their performances. In his review, Roger Ebert wrote that he did not like the film's ending, but added it was...
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First Blood
This time he's fighting for his life.
You can watch First Blood (1982) for free on Kanopy.
IMDb
7.5/10
RT Critics
86%
Certified
RT Audience
86%
Metacritic
Director
Ted Kotcheff
Cast
Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney, Jack Starrett, Michael Talbott, Chris Mulkey, John McLiam, Alf Humphreys, David Caruso
What Critics Say
The film received mixed reviews from critics, and three lead actors received praise for their performances. In his review, Roger Ebert wrote that he did not like the film's ending, but added it was...
6 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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