The first Rambo movie is kind of incredible. I'm not sure when you last watched it, but it really is an emotional look at a veteran with PTSD, seeking friendship, and then waging a war on a small town that turns its back on him. It's kind of a singular movie that really hits on emotional resonance while also feeling grounded enough to be something fantastical that could happen. One of the things that really stood out to me is the on-screen chemistry of Rambo's relationship with his mentor, Colonel Sam Trautman. And it turns out, that relationship almost looked really different. Let's dive in. - YouTube www.youtube.com Kirk Douglas Was In RamboHollywood legend Kirk Douglas was originally cast in the role that Richard Crenna would eventually make famous in the 1982 blockbuster, First Blood. However, just as filming commenced, Douglas and the production parted ways, a dramatic exit fueled by creative differences and a clash of strong wills.First Blood director Ted Kotcheff spoke to Filmmaker magazine, where he said he recruited Douglas. "Kirk Douglas was doing a play with Burt Lancaster up in San Francisco about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn later in life. I sent him the script for First Blood, and he liked it a lot. I watched the play, and we had dinner together, and he went on and on about how terrific the script was. I thought, 'Great!' Sylvester was all for it because Kirk Douglas’ film Champion was a great source of inspiration for...
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