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Iron Man

2008Movie126 min7.7
ActionScience FictionAdventure
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Geekorama Catch-Up Notes

The film that started the MCU. Tony Stark builds the first suit.

Why it matters: Every thread in the modern MCU -- Stark tech, the Avengers Initiative, the post-credits stinger format -- traces back here.

Overview

After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

Cast

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Tony Stark

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Rhodey

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Obadiah Stane

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Pepper Potts

Leslie Bibb

Leslie Bibb

Christine Everhart

Shaun Toub

Shaun Toub

Yinsen

Faran Tahir

Faran Tahir

Raza

Clark Gregg

Clark Gregg

Agent Coulson

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

General Gabriel

Sayed Badreya

Sayed Badreya

Abu Bakaar

Paul Bettany

Paul Bettany

Jarvis (voice)

Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau

Hogan

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