David Zelag Goodman (1930-2011) was an American playwright and Oscar-nominated screenwriter. He was known in Hollywood as a "script doctor" due to his ability to quickly identify and fix flaws in a screenplay.
Homeless and traumatized Vietnam War veteran Rambo comes into an escalating conflict with Sheriff Wilfred Teasle in Kentucky. Shortly after, a manhunt ensues with a lot of senseless casualties. Based on the novel by David Morrell.