Captain America (1979)
Sentinel of Liberty
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.
Director: Rod Holcomb
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: January 19, 1979
Cast
- Reb Brown - Captain America / Steve Rogers
- Len Birman - Dr. Simon Mills
- Heather Menzies - Dr. Wendy Day
- Robin Mattson - Tina Hayden
- Joseph Ruskin - Rudy Sandrini
- Lance LeGault - Harley
- Frank Marth - Charles Barber
- Steve Forrest - Lou Brackett
- Harry Johnson - Jerry
- James Ingersoll - Lester Wiant
Screenplay
- Don Ingalls (Story)
- Jack Kirby (Characters)
- Joe Simon (Characters)
- Chester Krumholz (Story)
- Don Ingalls (Teleplay)
Music: Mike Post, Peter Carpenter
Cinematography: Ronald W. Browne
Editing: Michael S. Murphy
Production: Universal Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Superheroes and Power
Keywords
superhero, based on comic, super soldier
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Captain America about?
- 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.
- Who directed Captain America?
- Captain America was directed by Rod Holcomb.
- Who stars in Captain America?
- Captain America stars Reb Brown, Len Birman, Heather Menzies, Robin Mattson, Joseph Ruskin, Lance LeGault.
- How long is Captain America?
- Captain America has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Captain America?
- Captain America is a Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie film.
- Where was Captain America produced?
- Captain America was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Captain America?
- The themes of Captain America include: Superheroes and Power.