When patriots become heroes|Jul. 22, 2011|USA|124 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Adventure;Science;Fiction
Description: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) tells the story of Steve Rogers, a young man deemed unfit for military service during World War II due to his poor health and physical limitations. Despite this, Rogers is determined to serve his country. After overhearing his conversation with his best friend, Bucky Barnes, Dr. Abraham Erskine allows Rogers to enlist in the Strategic Scientific Reserve. Rogers becomes part of a super-soldier experiment led by Erskine, Colonel Chester Phillips, and British agent Peggy Carter.
During the experiment, Rogers undergoes a transformation after being injected with a special serum and exposed to vita-rays, emerging as a stronger and more muscular individual. However, tragedy strikes when Dr. Erskine is assassinated by Heinz Kruger, who steals a vial of the serum and later commits suicide. With the formula lost, Rogers is tasked with promoting war bonds as “Captain America” while scientists attempt to replicate the serum.
Meanwhile, Nazi officer Johann Schmidt, who had previously undergone an incomplete version of the super-soldier procedure, harnesses the power of the Tesseract—a mysterious relic with immense energy—to fuel his plans for global domination. Schmidt and his associate, Dr. Arnim Zola, develop advanced weaponry, setting the stage for a clash between Schmidt’s forces and the newly enhanced Captain America.
The film blends action, heroism, and historical elements as Rogers embraces his role as a symbol of hope and courage in the fight against tyranny.
Cast director: Joe Johnston
Cast actor: Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Dominic Cooper, Richard Armitage, Stanley Tucci, Samuel L. Jackson, Toby Jones
Original name: Captain America: The First Avenger