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Sylvester Stallone's 1982 Action Classic 'Rambo First Blood' Finds New Streaming Home

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Sylvester Stallone's career-defining 'Rambo: First Blood' finds new life on streaming, revealing behind-the-scenes drama that almost cut the franchise short.
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  • The original 'First Blood' script was so dark the studio almost pulled the plug, until Stallone's pitch for a more heroic, audience-friendly version saved the day.
  • The film's $5.4 million budget was a gamble, but it paid off big-time - the 'Rambo' franchise has since generated over $727 million at the box office worldwide.
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