
“Morrell, an absolute master of the thriller, plays by his own rules and leaves you dazzled. Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Columbus Affair “David Morrell is, to me, the finest thriller writer living today, bar none.” Read the story that the film could have had. David Morrells First Blood introduced Rambo, who joined the ranks of Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan, James Bond. This novelization and the film have many differences. The most dangerous man in the world is back. The second condition? Don’t rescue the prisoners. First, Rambo must return to the Vietnamese prison camp from which he escaped and find the missing Americans rumored to be prisoners there. His former commanding officer, Colonel Trautman, arrives with a promise to release him, with two conditions. His first appearance was in David Morrells novel First Blood.His character was expanded on in the film series where he was played by Richard Crenna. In this sequel, Rambo is in prison for his one-man war against a small-town police chief. Colonel Samuel Richard 'Sam' Trautman is a fictional character in the Rambo novel and film series, and other media in the franchise. The most dangerous man in the world is back.ĭavid Morrell’s First Blood introduced Rambo, who joined the ranks of Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan, James Bond, and Harry Potter as an international thriller icon.
