Captain America: The First Avenger Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers grew up a frail youth in a poor family. Horrified by the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Rogers was inspired to enlist in the army. However, because of his frailty and sickness, he was rejected. Overhearing the boy's earnest plea, General Chester Phillips offered Rogers the opportunity to take part in a special experiment... Operation: Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers was at last administered the Super-Solider Serum and bombarded by "vita-rays." Steve Rogers emerged from the treatment with a body as perfect as a body can be and still be human. Rogers was then put through an intensive physical and tactical training program. Three months later, he was given his first assignment as Captain America. Armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, Captain America has continued hiswar against evil both as a sentinel of liberty and as leader of the Avengers.

Action Adventure 3D Post-3D Superhero

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  Hugo Weaving

  ... Johann Schmidt / The Red Skull

  The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Rooster

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  Chris Evans

  ... Steve Rogers / Captain America

  Avengers: Endgame, The Avengers

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  Sebastian Stan

  ... James 'Bucky' Barnes

  Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Endgame

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  Hayley Atwell

  ... Peggy Carter

  Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Grand Prix of Europe

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  Toby Jones

  ... Arnim Zola

  The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2

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  Dominic Cooper

  ... Howard Stark

  The Last Frontier (series), Need for Speed

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  Tommy Lee Jones

  ... Col. Chester Phillips

  Mechanic: Resurrection, The Family

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  Neal McDonough

  ... Dum Dum Dugan

  Twisted, Homestead

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  Stanley Tucci

  ... Abraham Erskine

  The Devil Wears Prada 2, What Is Life Worth

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  Samuel L. Jackson

  ... Nick Fury

  The Avengers, Afterburn

• A
  Anatole Taubman

  ... Roeder

  The Transporter Refueled, Bees Make Honey

• D
  Derek Luke

  ... Gabe Jones

  Notorious, Biker Boyz

Who is making Captain America: The First Avenger – Crew List

A look at Captain America: The First Avenger behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joe Johnston last helmed The Nutcracker and the Four Realms and The Wolfman. The film's writer Stephen McFeely last penned The Electric State and Avengers: Endgame.

Director

Joe Johnston

Screenwriters

Stephen McFeely
Christopher Markus

Producers

Avi Arad
Louis D'Esposito
Kevin Feige

Production – What we know about the Captain America: The First Avenger

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Key Facts

• Based on the Marvel Comics character.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2011

Completed

Changed Captain America: The First Avenger movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jan 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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