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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.
Tony Stark

Terrence Howard
Rhodey

Jeff Bridges
Obadiah Stane

Gwyneth Paltrow
Pepper Potts

Leslie Bibb
Christine Everhart

Shaun Toub
Yinsen

Faran Tahir
Raza

Clark Gregg
Agent Coulson

Bill Smitrovich
General Gabriel

Sayed Badreya
Abu Bakaar

Paul Bettany
Jarvis (voice)

Jon Favreau
Hogan
