Though John J. Rambo may be a household name today, back in 1982, he was a little-known book character destined for greatness. Enter the hard work of Hollywood professionals like Sylvester Stallone and director Ted Kotcheff, who helped bring this now-iconic film series to life.
From motorcycle sequences to between-takes smiles, here are 21 behind-the-scenes pictures of the Sylvester Stallone classic, First Blood.
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Stallone says hi to locals living near set.
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Little did they know they'd be kicking off an $819 million movie franchise.
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Stallone stands between scenes.
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A local town transformed into a movie set.
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Stallone smiles in a parka.
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The crew sets up an outdoor shot.
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Crew members prepare to film.
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A glimpse of the film's script.
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A new angle of one of the film's most iconic motorcycle sequences.
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Sylvester Stallone gets ready to brave the elements as John J. Rambo.
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Stallone chats with crew members.
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An early poster for 'First Blood'
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“Wrap photo from the set of ‘First Blood’”
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... that's a lot of red corn syrup.
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Stallone stares down the camera.
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Stallone zips around set on his motorycle.
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Even Rambo loves hugs.
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Crew members flash smiles from behind the camera.
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Stallone rests between the action.
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Stoic snaps between scenes.
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