John Rambo - The Official Synopsis

From dark horizons, Lionsgate Films just provided us with the official synopsis for "John Rambo". Sylvester Stallone writes, directs, produces and stars as John Rambo, filmed on location in and around Chiang Mai, Thailand. Also starring are Julie Benz ("Dexter"), Matthew Marsden ("Resident Evil: Extinction", "Black Hawk Down"), Graham McTavish (HBO's "Rome"), Rey Gallegos ("American Wedding"), Jake La Botz ("Ghost World"), Tim Kang ("Third Watch") and Paul Schulze (HBO’s "The Sopranos").

In Thailand, a group of Christian aid workers recruit John Rambo to guide them up the Salween River to deliver medical supplies to the Karen tribe of neighboring Burma (aka Myanmar). When the missionaries fail to return, Rambo is persuaded to take a group of mercenaries back into the war-torn border region to find them. What follows is a descent into hell on earth.

"John Rambo" is produced by Avi Lerner, Kevin King ("Rocky Balboa") and John Thompson ("King of California"). Executive producers are Andreas Thiesmeyer, Avi Lerner, Josef Lautenschlager and Florian Lechner. Director of Photography is Glen MacPherson ("16 Blocks"). Production Designer is Franco Carbone ("Rocky Balboa") and the Costume Designer is Lizz Wolf.