Sylvester Stallone stars as John Rambo in his role as a Green Beret Vietnam Vet passing through a small town when the local sheriff decides to give him a hard time because of his appearance. He arrests John, and the police force gives him a little abuse. Before long Rambo's survival training kicks in and the whole town is turned upside down. The National Guard is called in and Rambo takes them all on in this action packed movie. The only one who can stop him is his superior officer Cornel Troutman.