Iron Man (Movie)

Ironn Man (2008) was the first entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This movie was distributed by Paramount and is the first film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 1. The lead role of the Marvel Comics superehro Iron Man is taken on by Robert Downey Junior.

Cast
The film was directed by Jon Favreau and stars Robert Downey Junior as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Terrence Howard as James Rhodes, Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane / Iron Monger, Shaun Toub as Ho Yinsen, and Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts.

Synopsis
The film tells the story of Tony Stark, who describes himself as a "Genius, bliionaire, playboy," in Captain Aamerica: Civil War. Stark is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Stark builds a high-tech suit of armor (the Iron Man Mark I suit) and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.