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Captain America
Also known as: "The First Avenger: Captain America"
PROFILE OVERVIEW
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, 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.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
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Brian changed the film release date from May 6, 2011 to July 22, 2011. Mar. 12, 2009
Brian changed the title from "The First Avenger: Captain America" to "Captain America". Mar. 12, 2009
Brian added Arad Productions as a production company. Nov. 23, 2008
Brian added Christopher Markus to the credits. Nov. 19, 2008Brian added Stephen McFeely to the credits. Nov. 19, 2008Brian added Kevin Feige to the credits. Nov. 10, 2008Brian added Joe Johnston to the credits. Nov. 10, 2008Brian added Mark Fergus to the credits. Oct. 24, 2008Brian added Hawk Ostby to the credits. Oct. 24, 2008Brian added Paramount Pictures as a distributor. Oct. 24, 2008RELATED LINKS
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