Rambo III is a 1988 action movie and the third installment of the Rambo franchise. Directed by Peter MacDonald and starring Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, the film centers around Rambo's mission to rescue his friend and mentor Col. Sam Trautman, who has been captured by Soviet forces in Afghanistan.
The movie begins with Rambo living a peaceful life in a monastery, where he is learning to find inner peace and control his violent tendencies. However, his tranquil existence is interrupted when Trautman visits him and asks for his help on a top-secret mission to supply and assist Afghan rebels fighting against the Soviet invasion.
Rambo initially declines the offer, recognizing the danger that comes with going back into combat. However, Trautman goes ahead with his mission and is captured by the ruthless Soviet Colonel Zaysen (Marc de Jonge). When Rambo learns of Trautman's capture, he sets aside his reluctance and joins forces with the Afghan rebels to execute a daring rescue mission.
With the help of a group of Afghan fighters led by Mousa (Sasson Gabai), Rambo infiltrates the Soviet base where Trautman is being held captive. Rambo's elite military training and combat skills prove invaluable as he battles his way through the heavily fortified compound, facing off against ruthless Soviet soldiers and their advanced weaponry.
In the explosive climax of the movie, Rambo engages in a one-man assault on Zaysen's helicopter, armed with only a bow and arrow and his trademark survival knife. Despite being heavily outnumbered and outgunned, Rambo emerges victorious and succeeds in rescuing Trautman.
Rambo III was a box office success and praised for its impressive action sequences, with Stallone's performance as Rambo drawing particular acclaim. The film's portrayal of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan reflected the political tensions of the time, and it has since become a cult classic among action movie fans.