Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
Director
George P. Cosmatos
Main cast
Sylvester Stallone; Richard Crenna; Charles Napier; Steven Berkoff; Julia Nickson
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, War
Description
Col. Troutman recruits ex-Green Beret John Rambo for a highly secret and dangerous mission. Teamed with freedom fighter Co Bao, Rambo goes deep into Vietnam to rescue POWs. Deserted by his own team, he's left in a hostile jungle to fight for his life, avenge the death of a woman and bring corrupt officials to justice.
George P. Cosmatos
Main cast
Sylvester Stallone; Richard Crenna; Charles Napier; Steven Berkoff; Julia Nickson
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, War
Description
Col. Troutman recruits ex-Green Beret John Rambo for a highly secret and dangerous mission. Teamed with freedom fighter Co Bao, Rambo goes deep into Vietnam to rescue POWs. Deserted by his own team, he's left in a hostile jungle to fight for his life, avenge the death of a woman and bring corrupt officials to justice.
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