First Blood (1982) introduces John Rambo, a Vietnam War veteran with elite combat skills, who wanders into a small town seeking an old friend. Misunderstood and mistreated by the local sheriff and his deputies, Rambo is pushed to the edge, triggering a violent confrontation.
As he escapes into the surrounding mountains, the town’s law enforcement finds themselves outmatched by Rambo’s survival skills and combat experience. This intense cat-and-mouse thriller not only showcases thrilling action but also explores themes of trauma, isolation, and the struggles many veterans face returning to civilian life.
