"Rambo III" is a 1988 action film directed by Peter MacDonald and the third installment in the Rambo franchise. The story follows John Rambo, a former Green Beret, who is living in a Buddhist monastery in Thailand. When his friend, Colonel Trautman, is captured by Soviet forces in Afghanistan, Rambo embarks on a mission to rescue him. The film showcases Rambo's combat skills as he battles against the Soviet army and their Afghan allies. Set against the backdrop of the Soviet-Afghan War, "Rambo III" highlights themes of friendship, loyalty, and the fight against oppression.