Name: First Blood
Genre: action, adventure, thriller, war, drama
Released: 1982
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney, Jack Starrett

First Blood (1982) — action, adventure, thriller film. Directed by Ted Kotcheff. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney. This page maps 4 characters and 4 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 7.5/10 from 7,129 votes.

Interactive Features for First Blood

First Blood offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 4 characters interconnect through 4 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

A Vietnam veteran's tragic descent into violence due to systemic prejudice and refusal to de-escalate.

Credits

Director

Ted Kotcheff
Cast

as John Rambo

Sylvester Stallone
Cast

as Col. Samuel Trautman

Richard Crenna
Cast

as Hope Sheriff Will Teasle

Brian Dennehy
Cast

as State Police Capt. Dave Kern

Bill McKinney
Cast

as Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt

Jack Starrett
Cast

as Deputy Balford

Michael Talbott
Cast

as Deputy Ward

Chris Mulkey
Cast

as Orval the Dog Man

John McLiam
Cast

as Deputy Lester

Alf Humphreys
Cast

as Deputy Mitch

David Caruso
Cast

as Deputy Shingleton

David L. Crowley
Cast

as Preston

Don MacKay

Universe & Franchise Timeline

Rambo — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph

First Blood is title 1 of 5 in the Rambo release order. Next: Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985).

Videos

Official Lionsgate 40th Anniversary Trailer
Park Circus 40th Anniversary Official Trailer
First Blood (1982) - Trailer HD 1080p
Rambo is a War Hero | Rambo: First Blood - Film Clip | Starring Sylvester Stallone
RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD - Cave Clip - Starring Sylvester Stallone
RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD - Rambo Bike Chase with Colonel Trautman | Sylvester Stallone Clip
Rambo’s Final Standoff with the Sheriff | Rambo I with Sylvester Stallone & Brian Dennehy
Rambo: First Blood | Emotional Scene | Rambo's Breakdown
RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD - Jail Escape Scene [4K] - Starring Sylvester Stallone
RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD - Forest Hunt Clip [4K] - Starring Sylvester Stallone
Rambo: First Blood | Legacy Of Rambo | Starring Sylvester Stallone
RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD - The Real Nam - Starring Sylvester Stallone
Alan Spencer on FIRST BLOOD

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