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Rambo III (1988)

“The first was for himself. The second was for his country. This time is for his friend.”

6.2/10 · 3,604 votes 1h 42m r ActionAdventureThrillerWar

#56 of 68 films from 1988 #1554 of 2168 in action

Directed by Peter MacDonald · Written by Sylvester Stallone, Sheldon Lettich

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Overview

Combat has taken its toll on Rambo, but he's finally begun to find inner peace in a monastery. When Rambo's friend and mentor Col. Trautman asks for his help on a top secret mission to Afghanistan, Rambo declines but must reconsider when Trautman is captured.

Cast

Sylvester Stalloneas John Rambo
Richard Crennaas Trautman
Marc de Jongeas Coronel Zaysen
Kurtwood Smithas Griggs
Spiros Focásas Masoud
Sasson Gabaias Mousa
Doudi Shouaas Hamid
Randy Raneyas Kourov
Marcus Gilbertas Tomask
Alon Aboutboulas Nissem
Mahmoud Assadollahias Rahim
Yosef Shiloachas Khalid
Harold Diamondas Stick Fighter
Mati Serias Gun Dealer

Facts

Release dateMay 24, 1988
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) — about the same as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, War
LanguageEN
Budget$63,000,000
Box office$189,015,611 (3.0× budget)
IMDbtt0095956

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Questions

How long is Rambo III?
Rambo III runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Rambo III worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 3,604 votes, which places it #56 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 19%) and #1554 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Rambo III?
Rambo III was directed by Peter MacDonald. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Legionnaire (1998).
Who stars in Rambo III?
Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo; Richard Crenna as Trautman; Marc de Jonge as Coronel Zaysen; Kurtwood Smith as Griggs; Spiros Focás as Masoud; Sasson Gabai as Mousa.
What is Rambo III rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rambo III?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/82740.

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