Rambo III

Violent adventure sequel in which reluctant one-man army Rambo goes into action against brutal Soviet invaders in Afghanistan. Sought out in a Buddhist monastery retreat, Rambo declines his former commander's request for help to deliver missiles to the Mujahedin. But when his superior is captured and imprisoned, the hulking hero brings out the big guns. Director: Peter MacDonald, The hulking hero leaves the sanctuary of a Buddhist monastery and ventures into Russian-occupied Afghanistan to rescue a kidnapped friend. Rambo's old war buddy and commander tracks him down to Thailand where he has been hiding out. He wants Rambo's help on a mission to Afghanistan to deliver Stinger missiles to the Mujahadeen. Rambo refuses, but when his pal is captured by the Soviets he lurches into action.