#85 - "Rambo: First Blood Part II" (1985) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast

80s Flick Flashback

In the realm of iconic action movies, few characters have achieved the legendary status of John Rambo. The name itself evokes images of a relentless warrior, a solitary figure pushed to his limits, and an embodiment of pure adrenaline-fueled heroism. At the heart of his enduring legacy lies this 80s Flick sequel that propelled the franchise to new heights. While the first film introduced audiences to the tormented veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life, the sequel thrusts Rambo back into the heat of battle as a one-man army risking his life to rescue forgotten prisoners of war from a Vietnam camp and their Russian allies. So grab your red headband, custom-made survival knife, and explosive arrowheads as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast, discuss “Rambo: First Blood Part II” on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.

Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:

• The close-up shots of Rambo preparing for his next mission along with his iconic knife, were actually shot in a hotel room on what Cosmatos dubbed “Hurricane Day” since they could not leave the hotel due to the hurricane outside.
• According to the stats given by Murdock, Rambo has 59 confirmed kills during the Vietnam War. However, Rambo kills 74 people during the course of this film, which spans two days. So, in two days, Rambo kills more people than his whole time in the war.
• Despite its anti-government stance, President Ronald Reagan was a big fan of this film.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo

https://www.bulletproofaction.com/2022/05/21/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-rambo-first-blood-part-ii/

https://www.eightieskids.com/dangerously-explosive-facts-about-rambo-first-blood-part-ii/

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