First Blood (1982)
English action thriller film directed by Ted Kotcheff
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m 93 min
- Released
- 22 October 1982
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
First Blood has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 22 October 1982. It is directed by Ted Kotcheff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna and Brian Dennehy.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Cast
- Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney, David Caruso, Jack Starrett, Chris Mulkey, Michael Talbott, Alf Humphreys, Bruce Greenwood, Don MacKay, John McLiam
- Cinematography
- Andrew Laszlo
- Editing
- Joan Chapman
- Music
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Written by
- Sylvester Stallone, Michael Kozoll, William Sackheim, David Morrell
- Produced by
- Mario Kassar, Andrew G. Vajna, Buzz Feitshans
- Production
- Carolco Pictures
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $15–18 million
- Box office
- $125.2 million
- Based on
- First Blood
- Set in
- Washington
- Filmed in
- Vancouver, Hope
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 22 October 1982
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of First Blood?
First Blood has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes, or 93 min.
When did First Blood release?
First Blood released on 22 October 1982.
Who directed First Blood?
First Blood is directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who is in the cast of First Blood?
The cast of First Blood includes Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney, David Caruso and Jack Starrett.
Where can I watch First Blood online?
First Blood streams on Netflix.
How much did First Blood earn at the box office?
First Blood grossed $125.2 million on a budget of $15–18 million.
What is First Blood rated in the US?
First Blood is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is First Blood based on a true story or a book?
First Blood is based on First Blood.
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