Action Movie Anatomy hosts Ben Bateman and Andrew Ghai break down 1982's First Blood! Follow the show at @AMAPodcast and the hosts @BenBatemanMedia & @AndrewGhai! First Blood -Former Green Beret John Rambo is pursued into the mountains surrounding a small town by a tyrannical sheriff and his deputies, forcing him to survive using his combat skills. A 1982 American action film directed by Ted Kotcheff. It was co-written by and starred Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, a troubled and misunderstood Vietnam veteran who must rely on his combat and survival senses against the abusive law enforcement of a small town. It is based on David Morrell's 1972 novel of the same name and is the first installment of the Rambo series. Brian Dennehy and Richard Crenna also appear in supporting roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices