"First Blood" is a 1982 action film directed by Ted Kotcheff and based on the novel by David Morrell. The story follows John Rambo, a former Green Beret and Vietnam War veteran, who faces off against a small-town sheriff and his deputies after being wrongfully arrested. Rambo's survival skills and combat experience lead to a tense confrontation in the wilderness. The film explores themes of trauma, isolation, and the struggles faced by veterans returning home. It was the first installment in the Rambo franchise, which includes several sequels that further develop Rambo's character and his battles against various adversaries.