First Blood

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:television_series
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:film
gptkb:film_series
Rambo: First Blood (film)
gptkbp:adaptation_year gptkb:1982
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:David_Morrell
gptkbp:awards Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
Nominated for Academy Award for Best Film Editing
Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing
gptkbp:based_on First Blood (novel)
novel by David Morrell
gptkbp:box_office 125 million USD
gptkbp:budget 15 million USD
gptkbp:character gptkb:Sheriff_Will_Teasle
gptkb:Will_Teasle
gptkb:Sarah
gptkb:John_Rambo
gptkb:Colonel_Samuel_Trautman
gptkb:Murdoch
gptkb:Murdock
gptkb:Deputy_Art_Galt
Galt
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:Will_Teasle
gptkb:John_Rambo
Rambo's morality
Rambo's skills
Rambo's trauma
Trautman
Rambo's backstory
Rambo's psychological state
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Andrew_Laszlo
gptkbp:conflict Vietnam War aftermath
Rambo vs. local law enforcement
Rambo vs. military
Rambo vs. society
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_analysis explores themes of isolation
depicts the struggle between man and society
examines the effects of war on soldiers
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive reviews
positive
cult classic
mixed to positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact iconic character
influenced action films
Rambo character in popular culture
Established Rambo as a cultural icon.
popularized Rambo character
gptkbp:cultural_references gptkb:Rambo's_iconic_knife
Referenced in TV shows and films.
Rambo as a symbol of the Vietnam veteran
Rambo's bandana
Rambo's catchphrases
gptkbp:cultural_significance icon of masculinity
influence on action heroes
influence on military films
symbol of the Vietnam War experience
gptkbp:director gptkb:Ted_Kotcheff
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Orion_Pictures
gptkbp:editing gptkb:John_Wright
gptkbp:editor gptkb:John_Wright
gptkbp:fan_base Cult following.
gptkbp:film gptkb:Sylvester_Stallone
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
gptkb:N/_A
gptkbp:film_debut gptkb:novel
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:Rambo_series
gptkb:Rambo_film_series
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:British_Columbia
gptkbp:franchise gptkb:Rambo
gptkbp:genre gptkb:action
gptkb:drama
gptkb:thriller
gptkbp:home_media_release VHS, DVD, Blu-ray
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label First Blood
gptkbp:influence action genre
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:video_games
gptkb:comic_books
gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:merchandising
pop culture
pop culture references
action genre
subsequent action films
Video game design.
military-themed media
Military-themed media.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:Apocalypse_Now
gptkb:The_Deer_Hunter
gptkb:The_Green_Berets
gptkbp:influences Action film genre
Survival films
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Vietnam_War
real-life veterans
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:video_games
gptkb:merchandise
gptkb:comic_books
cultural references
parodies
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as gptkb:Will_Teasle
gptkb:Colonel_Samuel_Trautman
gptkb:Deputy_Art_Galt
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-451-52900-0
978-0-451-52912-0
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic action film.
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:John_Rambo
gptkbp:main_theme gptkb:survival
veteran issues
government distrust
gptkbp:merchandise Action figures, video games.
gptkbp:music gptkb:Jerry_Goldsmith
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
third-person perspective
action-oriented
gptkbp:notable_quote “ They drew first blood, not me.”
gptkbp:page_count 320
gptkbp:parody Parodied in various media.
gptkbp:plot A former Green Beret is pursued by a law enforcement officer.
Rambo's conflict with local law enforcement
Rambo's escape and pursuit
Rambo's final confrontation
Rambo's flashbacks to Vietnam
Rambo's relationship with Trautman
Rambo's survival tactics
Rambo's confrontation with Sheriff Will Teasle
Rambo's escape and survival tactics
Rambo's relationship with Colonel Trautman
Rambo's return to civilian life
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Rambo
gptkb:Carolco_Pictures
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:John_Rambo
gptkbp:published gptkb:1972
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:1972
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1972
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Viking_Press
gptkbp:rating gptkb:R
gptkbp:release_date 1982-10-22
October 22, 1982
gptkbp:release_format Theatrical
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1982
gptkbp:released gptkb:1982
gptkbp:remake gptkb:none
Rumored remake in development.
gptkbp:runtime 93 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:David_Morrell
gptkb:Sylvester_Stallone
gptkb:Michael_Kozoll
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Rambo_(2008)
gptkb:Rambo
gptkb:Rambo:_First_Blood_Part_II
gptkb:Rambo:_Last_Blood
gptkb:Rambo_III
gptkbp:series gptkb:Rambo
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Hope,_Washington
gptkbp:soundtrack Released on vinyl and CD.
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Brian_Dennehy
gptkb:Richard_Crenna
gptkb:Sylvester_Stallone
gptkbp:symbolism isolation
survival instinct
veteran struggles
gptkbp:theme gptkb:survival
gptkb:post-traumatic_stress_disorder
loneliness
veteran issues
government betrayal
war trauma
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mary_Rambo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4