Thor (2011) Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Adventure
Thor (2011) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Thor Plot Synopsis:
The warrior Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard by his father Odin (Sir Anthony Hopkins) for his arrogance and sent to Earth to live amongst humans. Falling in love with scientist Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) teaches Thor much-needed lessons, and his new-found strength comes into play as a villain from his homeland sends dark forces toward Earth.
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Thor Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2011 (more 2011 movies)
Box Office: $181,030,624
Awards: 5
Nominations: 30
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Thor Release Dates In Theaters: May 20, 2011
Writers: Ashley E. Miller, Zack Stentz, Don Payne, J. Michael Straczynski, Mark Protosevich, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby
Producers: Victoria Alonso, Louis D'Esposito, Kevin Feige, Alan Fine, David J. Grant, Craig Kyle, Stan Lee, David Maisel, Patricia Whitcher
Editors: Paul Rubell
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Thor Plot Synopsis:
The warrior Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard by his father Odin (Sir Anthony Hopkins) for his arrogance and sent to Earth to live amongst humans. Falling in love with scientist Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) teaches Thor much-needed lessons, and his new-found strength comes into play as a villain from his homeland sends dark forces toward Earth.
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Thor (2011) Cast (Click to Expand)
Thor Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Hemsworth | ... | Thor |
| Natalie Portman | ... | Jane Foster |
| Tom Hiddleston | ... | Loki |
| Anthony Hopkins | ... | Odin |
| Stellan Skarsgård | ... | Erik Selvig |
| Kat Dennings | ... | Darcy Lewis |
| Clark Gregg | ... | Agent Coulson |
| Colm Feore | ... | King Laufey |
| Idris Elba | ... | Heimdall |
| Ray Stevenson | ... | Volstagg |
| Tadanobu Asano | ... | Hogun |
| Josh Dallas | ... | Fandral |
| Jaimie Alexander | ... | Sif |
| Rene Russo | ... | Frigga |
| Adriana Barraza | ... | Isabela Alvarez |
| Maximiliano Hernández | ... | Agent Sitwell (as Maximiliano Hernandez) |
| Richard Cetrone | ... | Frost Giant Captain |
| Darren Kendrick | ... | Frost Giant Sentry |
| Josh Coxx | ... | Frost Giant Hailstrum |
| Justice J. Smith | ... | Frost Giant Brute (as Justice Jesse Smith) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Chris Hemsworth (b. August 11, 1983) – Thor
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2¾" (1.9 m) - Natalie Portman (b. June 9, 1981) – Jane Foster
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Tom Hiddleston (b. February 9, 1981) – Loki
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1¾" (1.87 m) - Anthony Hopkins (b. December 31, 1937) – Odin
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Fabian Hogarth | Sir Anthony Hopkins | Tony Hopkins | Tony - Stellan Skarsgård (b. June 13, 1951) – Erik Selvig
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Stellan Skarsgard - Kat Dennings (b. June 13, 1986) – Darcy Lewis
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m) - Clark Gregg (b. April 2, 1962) – Agent Coulson
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Colm Feore (b. August 22, 1958) – King Laufey
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Idris Elba (b. September 6, 1972) – Heimdall
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m) - Ray Stevenson (b. May 25, 1964) – Volstagg
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Tadanobu Asano (b. November 27, 1973) – Hogun
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Sato Tadanobu - Josh Dallas (b. December 18, 1978) – Fandral
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Joshua Dallas - Jaimie Alexander (b. March 14, 1984) – Sif
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Jamie Alexander - Rene Russo (b. February 17, 1954) – Frigga
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Renee Russo - Adriana Barraza (b. March 5, 1956) – Isabela Alvarez
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
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