X-Men: First Class (2011) Sci-Fi Action Adventure
X-Men: First Class (2011) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jun 03, 2011 (US) | Genres Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure | Runtime 2h 11m
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IMDB: ☆ 7.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.5/10
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X-Men: First Class Plot Synopsis:
Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-MEN.
Matthew Vaughn directs this installment of the X-Men mutants which focuses on the young Professor X and Magneto as they develop the Mutant School for Gifted Youngsters.
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X-Men: First Class Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2011 (more 2011 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 131 minutes / Genres: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Directors: Matthew Vaughn
Stars: James McAvoy, Laurence Belcher, Michael Fassbender, Bill Milner, Kevin Bacon … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jun 03, 2011Box Office: $146,408,305
Awards: 22
Nominations: 40
Language: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / X-Men: First Class Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 03, 2011
Writers: Ashley E. Miller, Zack Stentz, Jane Goldman, Matthew Vaughn, Sheldon Turner, Bryan Singer, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee
Producers: Adam Bohling, Tom Cohen, Gregory Goodman, Simon Kinberg, Stan Lee, Josh McLaglen, Tarquin Pack, David Reid, Jeremiah Samuels, Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Jason Taylor
Editors: Eddie Hamilton, Lee Smith
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X-Men: First Class Plot Synopsis:
Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-MEN.
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X-Men: First Class (2011) Cast (Click to Expand)
X-Men: First Class Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| James McAvoy | ... | Charles Xavier (24 Years) |
| Laurence Belcher | ... | Charles Xavier (12 Years) |
| Michael Fassbender | ... | Erik Lensherr |
| Bill Milner | ... | Young Erik |
| Kevin Bacon | ... | Sebastian Shaw |
| Rose Byrne | ... | Moira MacTaggert |
| Jennifer Lawrence | ... | Raven / Mystique |
| Beth Goddard | ... | Mrs. Xavier |
| Morgan Lily | ... | Young Raven (10 Years) |
| Oliver Platt | ... | Man in Black Suit |
| Álex González | ... | Janos Quested / Riptide (as Alex González) |
| Jason Flemyng | ... | Azazel |
| Zoë Kravitz | ... | Angel Salvadore |
| Zoë Kravitz | ... | Angel Salvadore |
| January Jones | ... | Emma Frost |
| Nicholas Hoult | ... | Hank / Beast |
| Caleb Landry Jones | ... | Cassidy / Banshee |
| Edi Gathegi | ... | Darwin / Armando Muñoz |
| Corey Johnson | ... | Chief Warden |
| Lucas Till | ... | Alex Summers / Havok |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- James McAvoy (b. April 21, 1979) – Charles Xavier (24 Years)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Laurence Belcher (b. December 27, 1995) – Charles Xavier (12 Years)
Sign: Capricorn - Michael Fassbender (b. April 2, 1977) – Erik Lensherr
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Bill Milner (b. March 4, 1995) – Young Erik
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Kevin Bacon (b. July 8, 1958) – Sebastian Shaw
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: The Bacon Brothers | Kevin Bacon III | the Bacon Brothers - Rose Byrne (b. July 24, 1979) – Moira MacTaggert
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6¼" (1.68 m) - Jennifer Lawrence (b. August 15, 1990) – Raven / Mystique
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Beth Goddard (b. March 31, 1969) – Mrs. Xavier
Sign: Aries - Morgan Lily (b. April 11, 2000) – Young Raven (10 Years)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Oliver Platt (b. January 12, 1960) – Man in Black Suit
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m) - Álex González (b. August 13, 1980) – Janos Quested / Riptide (as Alex González)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11¾" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Alex González | Augusto Alejandro José González - Jason Flemyng (b. September 25, 1966) – Azazel
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Dzheyson Fleming | Jason Flemying - Zoë Kravitz (b. December 1, 1988) – Angel Salvadore
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Zoe Kravitz | Zoë Isabella Kravitz - Zoë Kravitz – Angel Salvadore
- January Jones (b. January 5, 1978) – Emma Frost
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
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