First Blood is a 1982 action film directed by Ted Kotcheff, co-written by and starring Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, a troubled and misunderstood veteran, with Sheriff Will Teasle (Brian Dennehy) as his nemesis and Colonel Samuel Trautman (Richard Crenna) as his former commander and only ally. It was released on October 22, 1982. Based on David Morrell's 1972 novel of the same name, it was the first of the Rambo series. Since its release, First Blood has been a critical and commercial success and has had a lasting influence on the genre. It has also spurred many parodies. The film is notable for its portrayal of the psychological after-effects of the Vietnam War, particularly the challenges faced by American veterans attempting to re-integrate into society, something not deeply examined in subsequent Rambo movies. In 2008, the film was chosen by Empire magazine as one of The 500 Greatest Movies of All Time. Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?annotation_id=annotation_976440&feature=iv&list=PLh-z6i4bKjmGsjUroVIIBSSCioXzdV42N&src_vid=1Cf4HV1NaD4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Vexer/251420518332637?notif_t=page_new_likes Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnVexer Rating: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083944/?ref_=sr_1