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Matai Shang (Character)
from John Carter (2012)

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Matai Shang plays an integral part throughout the movie with many abilities and powers... See more »

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  1. John Carter (2012) Played by Mark Strong
    ... aka "John Carter of Mars" - USA (closing credits title)

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Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Sci-Fi

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From John Carter (2012)
Matai Shang: [during the battle between Helium and Zodanga, Sab Than's ship gets attacked by a mysterious blue light in the sky, Sab Than notices three figures floating towards him, one of the men, Matai Shang, gives Sab Than a blue arm band which is a special weapon, Sab Than immediately uses this to kill Matai Shang but Shang quickly deflects the attack] Being a fool is a great luxury, Sab Than. Get up.
Sab Than: [slowly gets up] What are you?
Matai Shang: We serve the Goddess, and she has chosen you to receive this weapon. Do as we command and you will rule all of Barsoom, with none to defy you and nothing to stand in your way.
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