This cookie is used to detect and defend when a client attempt to replay a cookie which helps to identify if the cookie is set by IT systems or a Human user. It manages the interaction with online bots and takes the appropriate actions. John Rambo is considered a cultural icon. [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] The character influenced many action heroes and films in the 1980s and 1990s. The John Rambo character became a prominent part of pop culture, and "Rambo", a word that can function as a noun, adjective, or a verb, became part of the English language. Perhaps more crucial from a cultural perspective, Rambo is a word that can be found in the prestigious Oxford English Dictionary. According to this source, Rambo is "a Vietnam War veteran represented as macho, self-sufficient and bent on violent retribution." As well, it is widely popular to use adjectives such as Ramboesque, Ramboid, or Ramboism, to denote an ideological position that resembles Rambo's attitude and behavior. Matelski, Marilyn J.; Lynch Street, Nancy, eds. (2003). War and Film in America: Historical and Critical Essays. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. ISBN 0786416734. Rambo: The Video Game – Based on First Blood, Rambo: First Blood Part II and Rambo III. Released in 2014 for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

Rambo has become the quintessential representation of America during the Reagan years. President Ronald Reagan referred to Rambo in public speeches to exemplify his political ideology and aggressive foreign policy. Towards the end of the 1985 Beirut hostage crisis, President Reagan stated at a press conference that: "Boy, after seeing Rambo: First Blood Part II last night, I know what to do next time this happens." Reagan often referred to Rambo: First Blood Part II as a model for his domestic and foreign policies. For instance, in his 1985 Labor Day speech, Reagan stated that he would clean the federal tax system "in the spirit of Rambo". [26] A Bollywood remake of First Blood was scheduled as of 2019 [update] to be released in October 2020, with Tiger Shroff, cast in the role of Rambo, expected to star in Hindi remakes of all five films in the Rambo franchise. [11] In the Philippines, local comic actor Palito, known for his skeletal stature, had a resurgence in his career in the mid 1980s starring in several comedy movies parodying the Rambo films. This started with a supporting role in the parody Johnny Rambo Tango (1985) starring Redford White. This led him to the lead in Rambuto, (1986), which translates to Ram-bone, the title being a pun of the Tagalog word buto which means "bone", again to capitalize on his being "thin-boned", compared to the bulk Rambo character. Palito also had the lead in No Blood, No Surrender. In this parody, he played a clumsy veteran who goes to a village searching for daughter. [31] Sprague, Mike (June 12, 2019). "Stallone happy to return as Rambo if Last Blood is a hit". JoBlo.com . Retrieved June 13, 2019.The "Generation Gap", or the inevitable perceived divide in worldview between the old and young, was perhaps never greater than during the counterculture era.[50] A large measure of the generational chasm of the 1960s and early 1970s was born of rapidly evolving fashion and hairstyle trends that were readily adopted by the young, but often misunderstood and ridiculed by the old. These included the wearing of very long hair by men,... In 2021, Rambo was featured in an episode of comedy web series Epic Rap Battles of History, played by american musician Nice Peter.

During the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Stallone said he would continue portraying Rambo if the fifth film succeeded. [12] Grunberg, however, said that Rambo: Last Blood "closes the circle", hoping it would conclude the film series. [13] In September 2019, Stallone confirmed that he has plans for a prequel to the series; although he would not reprise the title role, he would like to explore who Rambo was before the war: Zinski, Dan (September 16, 2019). "Sylvester Stallone Wants a Rambo Prequel". Screen Rant . Retrieved September 17, 2019. Umland, Rebecca A. (2016). Outlaw Heroes as Liminal Figures of Film and Television. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. p.269. ISBN 978-0-7864-7988-7. Holt, Douglas B. (2004). How Brands Become Icons: The Principles of Cultural Branding. Brighton, Massachusetts: Harvard Business Press. ISBN 1422163326.The 2022 Mountain Goats album, Bleed Out, references Rambo, in both the title and lyrics of the song First Blood, which asserts that ‘John Rambo never went to Vietnam’ in the chorus. There is an alternative ending where Rambo wants to die and tells Trautman to kill him. Trautman does not respond. Soon after, Rambo hands a gun to Trautman, who proceeds to pull the trigger and shoot Rambo in the stomach; Rambo subsequently dies of his wounds. Trautman then walks away, leaving Rambo's body in the station.

In the 1994 film True Lies, Helen ( Jamie Lee Curtis) says "I married Rambo", after discovering her husband Harry ( Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a very capable CIA operative. The film's director, James Cameron, co-wrote the screenplay for the second Rambo film along with Sylvester Stallone. I wonder if Sylvester Stallone was trying to blur the line deliberately between a war hero and war activist? I doubt it. Would Sheriff Teasle made comments differently for a Vietnam war soldier and war activist? I doubt it. Both were considered "undesirables" and likely to cause troubles in an otherwise quiet or "boring" town, so neither were wanted.After the violence at the camp and on the river, Soviet and Vietnamese troops are scrambled to find and kill Rambo. While they are hunting for Rambo in a forest, he kills a number of them using guerrilla tactics. Vietnamese soldiers continue to chase Rambo into and through a village. In a patch of tall grass there, Rambo sets a booby trap explosion that ignites a fire, burning many of the Vietnamese soldiers. Arthur John Rambo: Staff Sergeant from Montana, Vietnam War Casualty". www.honorstates.org . Retrieved October 22, 2021.

In this film Rambo: Last Blood, eleven years after the events in Burma, Vietnam War veteran John Rambo lives in Bowie, Arizona, in his deceased father's horse ranch, which he manages with his old friend, Maria Beltran, and her granddaughter, Gabrielle. Gabrielle reveals to Rambo that a friend of hers, Gizelle, has found Gabrielle's biological father, Manuel, in Mexico. Against Rambo and Maria's wishes, Gabrielle secretly drives to Mexico to ask why Manuel had abandoned Gabrielle and her mother years ago. Gizelle leads Gabrielle to Manuel's apartment, where he reveals to her that he never really cared for Gabrielle or her mother. Sylvester Stallone interview for Rambo: Last Blood!". JoBlo.com. JoBlo.com official YouTube channel. Event occurs at 3:52. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 . Retrieved September 18, 2019. In all five films, Rambo is portrayed by Sylvester Stallone. In the animated TV series, the character is voiced by Neil Ross. Rambo raids Victor's home, killing several guards and decapitating Victor. In retaliation, Hugo leads a group of hitmen to Rambo's ranch, where each falls victim to the rigged traps. Saving Hugo for last, Rambo mutilates him and rips his heart out as an act of revenge. In the aftermath, a weakened Rambo sits on the porch of his father's house, vowing to continue fighting and to keep the memories of his loved ones alive. During the credits, Rambo saddles up his horse and rides off into the sunset. This cookie is set by the provider Akamai Bot Manager. This cookie is used to manage the interaction with the online bots. It also helps in fraud preventionsIn the 1993 film Demolition Man, when antagonist Simon Phoenix ( Wesley Snipes) is robbing the armory exhibit of a museum, he tells a soldier mannequin, "Excuse me, Rambo. I need to borrow this." Ironically, the protagonist John Spartan is portrayed by Stallone.