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Rambo: First Blood Part II

Rambo: First Blood Part II

Action · Adventure · Thriller · 1985

John Rambo is released from prison by the government for a top-secret covert mission to the last place on Earth he'd want to return - the jungles of Vietnam.

Movie details

Rambo: First Blood Part II

“No man, no law, no war can stop him.”

1985 Action · Adventure · Thriller 1h 36m

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

Community rating

John Rambo is released from prison by the government for a top-secret covert mission to the last place on Earth he'd want to return - the jungles of Vietnam.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Rambo: First Blood Part II?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

George P. Cosmatos

Written by

James Cameron · Sylvester Stallone · Kevin Jarre

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

John J. Rambo

Richard Crenna

Richard Crenna

Col. Samuel Trautman

Charles Napier

Charles Napier

Marshall Murdock

Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

Lt. Col. Podovsky

Julia Nickson

Julia Nickson

Co Bao

Martin Kove

Martin Kove

Ericson

George Cheung

George Cheung

Capt Vinh

Court is in session

Put Rambo: First Blood Part II on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.