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Rambo [Ultimate Edition]: First Blood DVD — Sylvester Stallone | Ted Kotcheff
Rambo [Ultimate Edition]: First Blood DVD — Sylvester Stallone | Ted Kotcheff
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Rambo [Ultimate Edition]: First Blood DVD — Sylvester Stallone | Ted Kotcheff
Experience the definitive masterpiece that launched an international phenomenon with the Ultimate Edition DVD release of Rambo: First Blood.
After being arrested for a crime which he did not commit in a small town, John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone)—a highly decorated Green Beret survivor of the Vietnam War—recycles his elite military training to wage a one-man guerrilla war against a hostile local police force. Haunted by terrible nightmares and severe trauma, his desperate flight into the mountains triggers a massive, full-scale manhunt.
Directed by Ted Kotcheff, this gripping, action-packed tale does far more than deliver high-octane thrills; it powerfully demonstrates the tragic psychological consequences of armed struggle and the harrowing realities faced by returning veterans. As a timeless classic action movie and war film, First Blood grounded its breathtaking spectacle in raw human emotion and successfully spawned several blockbuster sequels.
Key Features & Ultimate Edition Highlights
- Stallone's Most Human Action Hero: Showcases Sylvester Stallone in one of his most iconic, physically demanding, and emotionally complex roles outside of the Rocky franchise.
- High-End Technical Presentation: Enhanced with special features including an Anamorphic 16x9 widescreen format transfer that perfectly captures the moody, atmospheric Pacific Northwest terrain.
- The Franchise Catalyst: Own the original, critically acclaimed gritty survival thriller that transformed John Rambo into a permanent, globally recognized pop-culture icon.
Film & Technical Specifications
| Format | DVD (Ultimate Edition) |
| Video Presentation | Anamorphic 16x9 / Widescreen Format |
| Studio / Distributor | Lions Gate Entertainment |
| Director | Ted Kotcheff |
| Runtime | 1 Hour 36 Minutes (96 mins) |
| Genre | Action & Adventure / War Drama / Survival Thriller |
| Rating | R (Intense Action Violence, Language, and Brief Nudity) |
| Language / Audio | English Stereo / Surround Options |
Principal Cast & Credits
| Performer | Character Role |
|---|---|
| Sylvester Stallone | John J. Rambo |
| Richard Crenna | Colonel Sam Trautman |
| Brian Dennehy | Sheriff Will Teasle |
| Bill McKinney | Captain Dave Kern (State Police) |
| Jack Starrett | Deputy Sergeant Arthur Galt |
| Michael Talbott | Deputy Balford |
| Chris Mulkey | Deputy Ward |
| David Caruso | Deputy Mitch |
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