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Rambo

Live for nothing, or die for something.

20086.71h 32m

Overview

In Thailand, ex-Green Beret John James Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn neighboring Myanmar to rescue a group of Christian aid workers who have been kidnapped by a ruthless local infantry unit.

Directed by Sylvester Stallone
Written by Art Monterastelli, Sylvester Stallone, David Morrell
Produced by John Thompson, Avi Lerner, Kevin King Templeton
Box OfficeBudget: $50.0MRevenue: $113.2M

Top Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

John Rambo

Julie Benz

Julie Benz

Sarah

Matthew Marsden

Matthew Marsden

School Boy

Graham McTavish

Graham McTavish

Lewis

Reynaldo Gallegos

Reynaldo Gallegos

Diaz

Tim Kang

Tim Kang

En-Joo

Jake La Botz

Jake La Botz

Reese

Maung Maung Khin

Maung Maung Khin

Tint

Paul Schulze

Paul Schulze

Michael Burnett

C

Cameron Pearson

Jeff

Themes & Keywords

snakefightmissionaryboatriverpastorbordermercenarythailandburmasequelharddisturbed

About Rambo

Rambo is a action, thriller, war film released in 2008 exploring themes of snake, fight, missionary, boat, river, pastor. Directed by Sylvester Stallone, it stars Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden. In Thailand, ex-Green Beret John James Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn neighboring Myanmar to rescue a group of Christian aid workers who have been kidnapped by a ruthless local infantry unit.

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