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John Carter (2012)

PG_13 132 min  -  Action | Adventure | Fantasy  -   9 March 2012 (USA)
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Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.

Director:

Andrew Stanton

Writers:

Andrew Stanton (screenplay), Mark Andrews (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

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Samantha Morton ...
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Ciarán Hinds ...
Dominic West ...
James Purefoy ...
Bryan Cranston ...
Polly Walker ...
Daryl Sabara ...
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Storyline

John Carter, a Civil War veteran who in 1868 was trying to live a normal life, is "asked" by the Army to join. But he refuses so he is locked up. He escapes and is pursued. Eventually they run into some Indians and there's a gunfight. Carter seeks refuge in a cave. While there he encounters someone who is holding some kind of medallion. When Carter touches it, he finds himself in a place where he can leap incredible heights, among other things. He later encounters beings he has never seen before. Later he meets a woman who helps him to discover that he is on Mars. And he learns there's some kind of unrest going on. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Mars | Creature | Princess | Indian | War Veteran  | See more »

Taglines:

Lost in Our World. Found in Another.

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

John Carter of Mars See more »

Filming Locations:

Big Water, Utah, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$30,180,188 (USA) (11 March 2012) (3749 Screens)

Gross:

$179,300,000 (Worldwide) (19 March 2012)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | Datasat  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Ciarán Hinds, James Purefoy, Polly Walker and Nicholas Woodeson also played together in the TV series "Rome (2005) (TV)"_. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Edgar Burroughs is given his uncle's private journal, he first turns the book so that he can open the lock with his right hand. After the attorney leaves, he turns it another time, just to put it in the same position again. See more »

Quotes

Dejah Thoris: Jeddak of the Tharks, I am Dejah Thoris, regent of the Royal Helium Academy of Science. My research...
Dejah Thoris: You research as a spoil!
[Tarkas pushes Dejah towards Carter]
Dejah Thoris: Sola, tend to Virginia's property.
Sola: Yes, my Jeddak.
Dejah Thoris: You know when Sab Than has concurred us he will turn his weapon upon you!
Dejah Thoris: I know that Zodanga has found a way to defeat you. And now you seek a mighty weapon of your own. But Virginia fights for us. He will fight for Torquas, in the south and in the north and he will be called, Dotar Sojat, my right arm!
[the Thark warriors all cheer]
John Carter: No! I don't fight for anyone.
Sola: Virginia, reject this honor and I cannot guarantee the safety of your red girl.
[...]
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Crazy Credits

The 3D Disney "Sleeping Beauty Castle" logo animation at the beginning and end is tinted a rusty, dusty red. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Mad: Chronicle/Hulk Smash (#2.26)" (2012) See more »