description John Carter Overview
John Carter is a 2012 science fiction film based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ “A Princess of Mars.” The story follows Taylor Kitsch as John Carter, who travels to the planet Barsoom to resolve disputes between its various nations. It features a cast including Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, and Mark Strong in supporting roles.
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info John Carter Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2012 |
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What is John Carter based on?
John Carter is based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’s 1912 novel A Princess of Mars, the first Barsoom story. The film sends former Confederate soldier John Carter from Earth to Mars, called Barsoom by its inhabitants.
Who plays John Carter in the 2012 movie?
Taylor Kitsch plays John Carter, with Lynn Collins as Dejah Thoris and Willem Dafoe providing the voice and motion capture for Tars Tarkas. Andrew Stanton directed the film for Walt Disney Studios.
Why can John Carter jump so far on Barsoom?
Barsoom has lower gravity than Earth, allowing John Carter to make enormous jumps and display unusual strength. The film uses this difference as one of its main explanations for his fighting abilities.
Which nations are fighting on Barsoom in John Carter?
The film centers on the conflict between Helium and Zodanga, two rival city-states on Barsoom. Dejah Thoris is a princess of Helium who becomes important to John Carter’s decision to stay and fight.
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