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quote from interviue Where did you come up with the name Rambo?
In the early stages of composition, I struggled to find a strong name for the character. One afternoon while I was writing, my wife came home from a grocery store and said that she'd found a new kind of apple that she thought was delicious. Apples were the farthest thing from my mind while I struggled to find that character's name, but politely I took a bite of the apple and discovered that it was in fact delicious. "What's it called?" I asked. "Rambo," she replied. This was in Pennsylvania, where the Rambo type of apple is grown and appreciated. Instantly, I recognized the sound of force. It also reminded me of the way some people pronounce the name of a French poet I'd been studying, Rimbaud, whose most famous work is A SEASON IN HELL, which I felt was an apt metaphor for the prisoner-of-war experiences that I imagined Rambo suffering.
In my novel, the character had only the last name. Later, the scriptwriters for the movie gave him a first name "John," as in the Civil War song about a returning veteran, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home."
- David Morrell
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How many Rambo films did they make?
John Rambo is a fictional former Green Beret created by David Morrell in his novel, 1972's First Blood. Morrell's character and ideas were used in the 1980s and 2000s as the basis for a series of popular action films starring Sylvester Stallone, as well the media franchise that spun off from the films due to their popularity. The films featuring the character are: First Blood (1982), Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Rambo III (1988), Rambo (2008), and Rambo V(announced for 2009). The films focus on a troubled Vietnam War veteran and Green Beret, John James Rambo, who is skilled in many aspects of survival, weaponry, hand to hand combat and guerrilla warfare.
What was rambo's full name?
John James Rambo.
What are the names of the Rambo movies?
First Blood (1982) Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) Rambo III (1988) Rambo (2008)
Are they making a fifth Rambo movie?
Since the fourth movie does not have John Rambo die- they were planning to make another one sometime in 2011. But now Sylvestor Stallone says that series is done for and he is never playing the character again at all.
How many Rambo movies have been made?
First Blood (1982)Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)Rambo III (1988)Rambo (2008)
Was John Rambo based on a real person?
The only person John Rambo is Based ON is John rambo But to answer Your question he is a fictional character (that means he is not real).
Was Rambo a real person?
No, he is a character in a movie. There was a man named John Rambo who fought in Vietnam. But he died in the war. The character was not based on him.
What movies feature the character John Rambo?
John Rambo was the main character in a series of Sylvester Stallone movies. In order they are First Blood, Rambo: First Blood Part II, Rambo III and Rambo.
What soldier and pattern was the movie 'Rambo' based on?
Rambo
What is a movie character that starts with R?
Rambo
Who is a Viet nam vet played by Sylvester Stalone?
John Rambo. The main character of the Rambo series.
Was Jim Robinson of neighbors in Rambo 2 as be bad Russian character?
No, the actor Alan Dale was not in any Rambo movies.
What was the first name of Sylvester Stallone's famous character Rambo?
John
Who is John rambo?
An American action hero played by the award-winning actor Sylvester Stallone- this is his second biggest role of all time following Rocky Balboa.The character appeared in the movies:"First Blood" (1982)"Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)"Rambo III" (1988)"Rambo" [Rambo IV] (2008)(A different version of the character appeared in an animated series Rambo: Force of Freedom as voiced by Neil Ross. 65 episodes appeared in 1986.)
Who is John J Rambo?
An American action hero played by the award-winning actor Sylvester Stallone- this is his second biggest role of all time following Rocky Balboa.The character appeared in the movies:"First Blood" (1982)"Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)"Rambo III" (1988)"Rambo" [Rambo IV] (2008)(A different version of the character appeared in an animated series Rambo: Force of Freedom as voiced by Neil Ross. 65 episodes appeared in 1986.)
Did Rambo serve in the army?
John Rambo is a fictional character. In the story, he is a former member of the US Army Special Forces, and a Medal of Honour recipient.
When was Rambo made?
The Rambo movies are based on the book First Blood by David Morrell that was written in 1972. The first Rambo movie was made in 1982 and was titled the same as the novel. Rambo: First Blood II was made in 1985. Rambo III was made in 1988. Rambo, the fourth film of the franchise, was filmed in 2008.
