Rambo III

Colonel Sam Trautman arrives in Thailand to recruit John J. Rambo, a Vietnam veteran who has settled in the region. Trautman hopes to persuade Rambo to partake in a critical mission that could aid Afghan rebels against the Soviet forces.

Trautman observes Rambo displaying impressive combat skills in a stick fighting match at a local temple construction site. He proposes a daring mission to supply the Mujahideen in Afghanistan with weapons, including missiles, to counter Soviet aggression.

Despite seeing the distressing images of the civilians suffering under Soviet rule, Rambo declines Trautman's offer to join the operation. Trautman decides to undertake the mission alone, leaving Rambo behind.

While in Afghanistan, Colonel Trautman and his troops are ambushed by Soviet forces during a night operation. Trautman is captured and taken to a prison where he faces intense interrogation from Colonel Zaysen.

Rambo is informed by embassy officer Robert Griggs about Trautman's capture and plight. Understanding the urgency, Rambo convinces Griggs to facilitate a rescue mission, despite the potential ramifications of U.S. involvement.

Rambo travels to Peshawar, Pakistan, to gather resources for the rescue. There, he meets Mousa Ghanin, a weapons supplier, and persuades him to guide him to the location of Trautman despite initial resistance.

After a Soviet helicopter attack at Mousa's shop, Rambo showcases his combat prowess by using a heavy machine gun to take down the attacking helicopter. This act gains him the respect of the Mujahideen leaders.

Rambo attempts to rescue Trautman but faces a catastrophic failure, resulting in injuries to both himself and a young boy named Hamid. He must regroup and tend to their wounds before planning the next move.

Rambo successfully scales a cliff to infiltrate the prison and arrives just in time to save Trautman from torture. He liberates additional prisoners and commandeers a helicopter as part of their escape.

During their escape, the helicopter crashes, forcing Rambo and Trautman to flee on foot amidst the chaos. They must navigate the treacherous terrain to avoid capture by Soviet forces.

Rambo and Trautman find themselves in a cave, engaging in a fierce battle against Soviet special forces. They eliminate several enemies but soon face overwhelming odds as Soviet tanks surround them.

As they are pressed to surrender, Rambo defiantly chooses to fight back. In a surprising twist, the Mujahideen, led by Mousa and Hamid, charge into battle, aiding Rambo and Trautman against the Soviet forces.

During the climactic battle, Rambo manages to defeat Colonel Zaysen by crashing a tank into Zaysen's helicopter. This act symbolizes the turning point in their struggle against the Soviet invasion.

After the fierce confrontation, Rambo and Trautman, though heavily injured, bid farewell to their Mujahideen allies. They reflect on their journey and the sacrifices made during the mission.

The film concludes with powerful quotes that honor the bravery of the Afghan people. Rambo expresses his existence as a weapon, underscoring the themes of conflict and survival throughout the film.