CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER and Its Classic Film Inspirations
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Believe it or not,
Captain America: The First Avenger came out ten years ago in 2011. The film‘s 1940s era setting means it drew aesthetic and historical accuracy inspiration from more than just comic lore. Director Joe Johnson has shared that
Raiders of the Lost Ark was one of the major visual influences on the film, but you can also trace its roots back to classic Hollywood films. In honor of this milestone anniversary, here’s a look at some classic films that could have inspired it.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)