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The First Avenger: Captain America Frostbite

In Movie Theaters:July 22, 2011 in 3,715 theaters
On DVD:October 25, 2011
Directed by:
Starring:
more credits		 ... Johann Schmidt / The Red Skull
... Steve Rogers / Captain America
... James 'Bucky' Barnes
... Peggy Carter
... Arnim Zola
... Howard Stark
Distributed by:Paramount Pictures
Running Time:124 minutes
MPAA Rating:

PG-13

 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action.
Genres:Adventure Action Post-3D 3D Superhero

Synopsis: 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, Rogerswas at last administered the Super-Solider Serum and bombarded by "vita-rays." Steve Rogers emerged from the treatment with a body asperfect 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.

Notes: Based on the Marvel Comics character.

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