Iron Man (2008) — DVD
Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark, a brilliant billionaire inventor and weapons manufacturer whose life changes after he is captured by militants during a trip to Afghanistan. Using his ingenuity to build a high-tech armored suit and escape, Stark returns home determined to rethink his company's legacy. But as he develops a powerful new suit, he discovers a dangerous conspiracy close to home. Packed with action, humor, and groundbreaking superhero spectacle, Iron Man launches the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Cast & Filmmakers
Starring: Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark / Iron Man), Gwyneth Paltrow (Pepper Potts), Terrence Howard (James Rhodes), Jeff Bridges (Obadiah Stane), Shaun Toub (Yinsen), and Clark Gregg (Agent Phil Coulson).
Director: Jon Favreau.
Screenplay: Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway.
Release year: 2008.
Genre: Superhero / Action / Science Fiction.
Rating: PG-13.
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- MCU beginnings: Iron Man is the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Robert Downey Jr.'s defining role: Downey's portrayal of Tony Stark became central to Marvel's interconnected superhero films.
- Jon Favreau on screen: Director Jon Favreau also appears as Stark's driver and bodyguard, Happy Hogan.
- Stan Lee cameo: Marvel co-creator Stan Lee makes a brief appearance at a party attended by Tony Stark.
- Post-credits connection: A scene after the credits features Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and introduces the idea of the Avengers Initiative.
DVD Details
Format: DVD.
UPC: 097363506546.
Condition: New DVD. Packaging, bonus features, and included materials depend on the pictured edition.