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4.5 / 10(473 votes)IMDbPG-1319901h 37mUnited States of America, Yugoslavia

Captain America

Synopsis

During World War II, a brave, patriotic American Soldier undergoes experiments to become a new supersoldier, "Captain America". Racing to Germany to sabotage the rockets of Nazi baddie "Red Skull", Captain America winds up frozen until the 1990s. He reawakens to find that the Red Skull has changed identities and is now planning to kidnap the President of the United States.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

"Captain America" (1990) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 22, 1992

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$3M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Albert Pyun
Screenplay & Story
Stephen Tolkin
Original Score
Barry Goldberg
Original Title
Captain America
Country of Origin
United States of America, Yugoslavia
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Budget
$3M
Production Studios
Jadran Film, 21st Century Film Corporation, Marvel Entertainment Group, Menahem Golan Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Albert Pyun

Screenplay & Story

Stephen Tolkin, Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Lawrence J. Block

Original Score & Music

Barry Goldberg

Director of Photography

George Mooradian, Philip Alan Waters

Film Editing

Jon Poll

Producers

Menahem Golan, Stan Lee, Joseph Calamari

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Joe SimonCharacters:Jack Kirby

Department Leadership Roster

Stephen Tolkin

Stephen Tolkin

Screenplay

Albert Pyun

Albert Pyun

Director

Tom Elliott

Stunt Coordinator

Menahem Golan

Menahem Golan

Producer

Barry Goldberg

Original Music Composer

Philip Alan Waters

Director of Photography

Heidi Kaczenski

Costume Design

Jon Poll

Jon Poll

Editor

Douglas H. Leonard

Production Design

Gene Warren Jr.

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Captain America.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain America

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Captain America about?

During World War II, a brave, patriotic American Soldier undergoes experiments to become a new supersoldier, "Captain America". Racing to Germany to sabotage the rockets of Nazi baddie "Red Skull", Captain America winds up frozen until the 1990s. He reawakens to find that the Red Skull has changed identities and is now planning to kidnap the President of the United States.

Who directed Captain America?

Captain America was directed by Albert Pyun.

Who stars in Captain America?

The principal cast of Captain America includes Matt Salinger, Ronny Cox, Ned Beatty, Darren McGavin, Michael Nouri.

When was Captain America released and how long is it?

Captain America was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

Who composed the musical score for Captain America?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain America was composed by Barry Goldberg.

Is Captain America based on a book or true story?

Captain America is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Joe Simon", Characters: "Jack Kirby".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain America?

Captain America holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).