First Blood is a 1982 action-adventure movie. The film tells the story of a veteran Green Beret who is chased into the mountains by a cruel sheriff and his deputies, leading to a one-man war. The main characters were played by Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, and Brian Dennehy, under the direction of Ted Kotcheff.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in various locations across British Columbia, Canada from November 16, 1981, to April 16, 1982. These locations include Hope, Golden Ears Provincial Park, Pitt Lake in Pitt Meadows, North Vancouver, and Port Coquitlam.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sylvester Stallone | Rambo |
| Richard Crenna | Trautman |
| Brian Dennehy | Teasle |
| Bill McKinney | Kern |
| Jack Starrett | Galt |
| Michael Talbott | Balford |
| Chris Mulkey | Ward |
| John McLiam | Orval |
| Alf Humphreys | Lester |
| David Caruso | Mitch |
| David Petersen | Trooper |
| Patrick Stack | Lt. Clinton Morgen |
| Stephen E. Miller | Guardsman #1 |
| Raimund Stamm | Guardsman #2 |
| Robert Metcalfe | Guardsman #3 |
| Stephen Dimopoulos | Guardsman #4 |
| Bruce Greenwood | Guardsman #5 |
| Earl Klein | Guardsman #6 |
| Danny Wozna | Boy |
| Peter Lonstrup | Attendant |
| Mike Winlaw | TV Reporter |
| Donald Adams | Guard C.O. |
| David Menzies | Miner |
| Frank Richter | Man on Street #1 |
| Grahman L. Galativk | Man on Street #2 |
| Ian Hutchinson | Man on Street #3 |
| Amy Alexander | Woman on Street |
| Gary Hetherington | Hunter |
| Alex Kliner | Hunter |
| R.G. Miller | Hunter |
| Bruce Paul Barbour | Robert A. Cathcart (uncredited) |
| Stephen Chang | VC Commander (uncredited) |
| Suzee Pai | Vietnamese Prostitute (uncredited) |
| Robert Prowse | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Jack Rigg | Bobby – Base Camp Radio Operator (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
First Blood enjoyed commercial and critical success. It received one win and four nominations for various awards. The versatile cast includes familiar faces like David Caruso, known for his later work in CSI: Miami. Despite the gritty action and intense storyline, the movie lasts only 1 hour and 33 minutes, leaving fans wanting more.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hope, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.379491
- Longitude: -121.4416917
- Place ID: ChIJ18eDGcr1g1QRwyvJ2gZxeQc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hope, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Golden Ears Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2754387
- Longitude: -122.5154058
- Place ID: ChIJLfu9PdebhlQRgp71o2-R60c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Golden Ears Provincial Park, 24480 Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2628382
- Longitude: -122.7810708
- Place ID: ChIJ1Z_W3v7VhVQRs7gZu8BFnaE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
