# BUCKY?!?!? (DD-279)

> Captain America: The Winter Soldier, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, was released in the U.S. on April 4, 2014, in Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers, who uncovers that HYDRA has infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D., while Sebastian Stan plays the brainwashed assassin revealed to be Bucky Barnes. The film drew on 1970s political thrillers and earned about $714 million worldwide. The Reel is a review with clips; the opinions in it are the Reel's.

- Department: Media
- First published: 2024-07-24
- Last updated: 2024-07-24
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/bucky/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **April 4, 2014**: The Winter Soldier opens in U.S. theaters

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=bucky

## Quick facts

- **DD-279-F01**: It opened on April 4, 2014. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (April 4, 2014))_
- **DD-279-F02**: The Russo brothers directed. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Russo brothers))_

## Write-up

The Winter Soldier turned out to be Steve Rogers's old friend Bucky. The Russo brothers made it a political thriller.

1. **April 4, 2014**: It opened on April 4, 2014.
2. **Russo brothers**: The Russo brothers directed.
3. **HYDRA**: HYDRA has infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D.
4. **Bucky**: Sebastian Stan plays Bucky.
5. **Box office**: It earned about $714 million.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: BUCKY?!?!?: The Winter Soldier Turned Out to Be Steve Rogers's Old Friend Bucky

- Duration: 22.9 s · Published: 2024-07-24
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C91IX60NzHZ.mp4

### Transcript

Next up in Marvel Phase 2 is Captain America The Winter Soldier. Directed by the Russo Brothers, this film mixes superhero action with political thriller elements, as Steve Rogers uncovers a conspiracy within SHIELD. Chris Evans shines as Cap, while Sebastian Stan adds depth as the Winter Soldier. Praised for its tight plot and intense action scenes like the elevator fight, it's considered one of the best MCU films, redefining the genre and raising stakes for future films. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who directed The Winter Soldier?**  
A: Anthony and Joe. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (April 4, 2014) · Wikipedia: Captain America: The Winter Soldier)_

**Q: Who is the Winter Soldier?**  
A: Sebastian Stan. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Russo brothers) · Wikipedia: Captain America: The Winter Soldier)_

**Q: Which group has infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D.?**  
A: A conspiracy. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (HYDRA) · Wikipedia: Captain America: The Winter Soldier)_

**Q: What genre does it borrow from?**  
A: 1970s. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Bucky) · Wikipedia: Captain America: The Winter Soldier)_

**Q: When was it released?**  
A: April 4. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Box office) · Wikipedia: Captain America: The Winter Soldier)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Captain America: The Winter Soldier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America:_The_Winter_Soldier)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "BUCKY?!?!?." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-279, last updated Jul 24, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/bucky/