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Movie poster: Captain America (1979)
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Captain America

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1979 · 97 min Action Adventure Science Fiction TV Movie
3.9 / 10 · TMDB

Artist Steve Rogers is nearly murdered by spies, seeking his late father's national secrets. He is saved during surgery via a secret formula; this serum not only heals him but also gives him fantastic strength and lightning reflexes. To help solve the mystery behind his father’s murder and bring those guilty to justice, a government agency equips him with a special motorcycle loaded with gadgets and an indestructible shield. Now armed, he battles against the nation's enemies as the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1979
Country United States of America
Genre Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Director Rod Holcomb
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.9/10 (84 votes)

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The film constructs a straightforward superhero origin story, relying heavily on its 1940s comic book roots and a modest TV movie budget. It explores themes of duty, legacy, and personal vengeance within the framework of a sci-fi adventure.

Those who tire of complex cinematic universes may find charm in this earnest, uncynical portrayal of a classic hero. What lingers after the credits is the simple appeal of a clear moral battle. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Rod Holcomb

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