Released in 1982, is the gritty, character-driven thriller that introduced the world to John Rambo. While sequels transformed the character into a one-man army, the original film is a somber exploration of a veteran's struggle with post-traumatic stress and a society that no longer has a place for him. Plot Summary: A War Brought Home
The story follows John Rambo, a former Green Beret and Medal of Honor recipient. Finding himself the last surviving member of his elite unit after his final friend dies from Agent Orange-related cancer, Rambo drifts into the small town of Hope, Washington. Rambo First Blood Part I