Captain America: The First Avenger(2011)- Production Details

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Synopsis

Horrified by newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Steve Rogers is inspired to enlist in the army. Because of his frailty and sickness, Rogers is rejected but later offered the opportunity to take part in a special experiment called Operation: Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers is administered the Super-Solider Serum and bombarded by "vita-rays," awakening from the treatment as Captain America. Armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, Captain America embarks on a war against evil.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • July 22, 2011

MPAA Rating

PG 13 (for for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action)

Genres

Action/Adventure, Action/Adventure, Adaptation, Period, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Run Time

2 hours 5 minutes

Distributors

Paramount Pictures

Box Office

Also Known As

  • Captain America

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • London, England, United Kingdom
  • Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
  • Manhattan Beach, California, USA
  • Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Produced In

United States

Director

Joe Johnston

Director

CAST

Chris Evans

Steve Rogers/Captain America

Hayley Atwell

Peggy Carter

Sebastian Stan

James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes

Tommy Lee Jones

Colonel Chester Phillips

Hugo Weaving

Johann Schmidt/Red Skull

Dominic Cooper

Howard Stark
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