
Rambo: First Blood Part II(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.


Jack Stryker took two bullets in the leg in Vietnam and was carried back by one of his men. When he returns, he tries to live a quiet life in his cabin and go back out with his girlfriend, Sally.
Brian Schulz
Sgt. Jack Stryker
Robert Rickman
Sgt. Walker J. Jackson

John Manfredi
2nd Lt. David Miller

Timothy Patrick Quill
LCpl. Tim Tyler

Sam Raimi
Cult Leader
Cheryl Hausen
Sally
Perry Mallette
Otis

Ted Raimi
Chain Man

Scott Spiegel
Pin Cushion

Josh Becker
Crushed Hood / Shot Cult Leader (uncredited)
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except is a crime, action, thriller, adventure, horror film released in 1985 exploring themes of vietnam war, cult. Directed by Josh Becker, it stars Brian Schulz, Robert Rickman, John Manfredi. Jack Stryker took two bullets in the leg in Vietnam and was carried back by one of his men. When he returns, he tries to live a quiet life in his cabin and go back out with his girlfriend, Sally.
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