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[[ | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = ''John Carter'' | |||
|picture = JohnC.jpg | |||
|caption = Teaser Poster | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = Andrew Stanton | |||
|date = 2012 | |||
|language = English | |||
|studio = Walt Disney Pictures | |||
|distributor = Walt Disney Studios | |||
Motion Pictures | |||
|character1=John Carter | |||
|actor1=[[Taylor Kitsch]] | |||
|character2= Dejah Thoris | |||
|actor2=[[Lynn Collins]] | |||
|character3=Sola | |||
|actor3=[[Samantha Morton]] | |||
|character4=Sab Than | |||
|actor4=[[Dominic West]] | |||
|character5=Matai Shang | |||
|actor5=[[Mark Strong]] | |||
|character6= Colonel Powell | |||
|actor6=[[Bryan Cranston]] | |||
|character7=Kantos Kan | |||
|actor7=[[James Purefoy]] | |||
|character8=Tardos Mors | |||
|actor8=[[Ciarán Hinds]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''John Carter''''' is a 2012 American science fiction film directed by Andrew Stanton, based on the ''Barsoom'' novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The film primarily adapts the first novel of the series, ''A Princess of Mars''. This film is one of only two film adaptations of the ''Barsoom'' series produced to date, despite decades of attempts to produce a big-budget adaptation. Originally envisioned to be the start of a trilogy, the film ended up being one of the largest box office bombs in cinema history, leading Disney to cancel all future plans. | |||
In 1868, former Confederate States Army captain John Carter ([[Taylor Kitsch]]) is transported from Earth to the barren world of Barsoom, known to Carter as Mars. There, he finds himself thrust into the middle of a massive civil war and fights to bring peace to the world along with princess Dejah Thoris ([[Lynn Collins]]). | |||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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==Colt 1851 Navy== | ==Colt 1851 Navy== | ||
John Carter ([[Taylor Kitsch]]) is seen pulling a [[Colt 1851 Navy]] | John Carter ([[Taylor Kitsch]]) is seen pulling a [[Colt 1851 Navy]] on a bartender at the film's beginning. Colonel Powell ([[Bryan Cranston]]) is also seen holding a Colt. | ||
[[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:1851Navy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt 1851 Navy - .36 caliber]] | ||
[[File:JohnC 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Carter ([[Taylor Kitsch]]) is seen pulling a [[Colt 1851 Navy]] revolver on the bartender at the film's beginning.]] | [[File:JohnC 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Carter ([[Taylor Kitsch]]) is seen pulling a [[Colt 1851 Navy]] revolver on the bartender at the film's beginning.]] | ||
[[File:JohnC 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Powell ([[Bryan Cranston]]) | [[File:JohnC 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Powell ([[Bryan Cranston]]) aims the Colt at Carter.]] | ||
==Colt Dragoon== | ==Colt Dragoon== | ||
Carter is also seen holding a [[Colt Dragoon]] pistol when facing down Apache | Carter is also seen holding a [[Colt Dragoon]] pistol when facing down an Apache warband. Some Apaches are also seen with these revolvers. | ||
[[Image:Colt1stDragoon-44Cal.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Original Colt Dragoon 1st Model - .44 | [[Image:Colt1stDragoon-44Cal.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Original Colt Dragoon 1st Model - .44 caliber]] | ||
[[File:JohnC 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carter | [[File:JohnC 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carter checks his [[Colt Dragoon]] as the Apache approach.]] | ||
[[File:JohnC 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Carter ([[Taylor Kitsch]]) is seen with the Colt Dragoon.]] | [[File:JohnC 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Carter ([[Taylor Kitsch]]) is seen with the Colt Dragoon.]] | ||
==Percussion Shotgun== | ==Percussion Shotgun== | ||
The bartender attempts to pull a double barreled [[Percussion Shotgun]] from behind his counter before Carter can pull his revolver. | The bartender attempts to pull a double-barreled [[Percussion Shotgun]] from behind his counter before Carter can pull his revolver. | ||
[[Image:PercussionDBS.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:PercussionDBS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun - 10 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:JohnC 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[File:JohnC 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The percussion shotgun is reached for.]] | ||
[[File:JohnC 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun on the table.]] | [[File:JohnC 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun on the table.]] | ||
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== Spencer 1860 Carbine == | == Spencer 1860 Carbine == | ||
The [[Spencer 1860 Carbine]] is seen in the hands of several of Powell's cavalry troops as well as Apaches. | The [[Spencer 1860 Carbine]] is seen in the hands of several of Powell's cavalry troops as well as Apaches. | ||
[[Image:Spencer 1860 Carbine.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Spencer Model 1860 Carbine]] | [[Image:Spencer 1860 Carbine.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Spencer Model 1860 Carbine - .56-56 Spencer rimfire]] | ||
[[File:JohnC 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Spencer 1860 Carbine]] is seen in the hands of several of Powell's cavalry troops ]] | [[File:JohnC 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Spencer 1860 Carbine]] is seen in the hands of several of Powell's cavalry troops.]] | ||
[[File:JohnC 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Apaches also carry the Carbine.]] | [[File:JohnC 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Apaches also carry the Carbine.]] | ||
==Springfield Model 1861== | ==Springfield Model 1861== | ||
An Apache is briefly seen with a [[Springfield 1861]] | An Apache is briefly seen with a [[Springfield 1861]] rifle. | ||
[[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield Model 1861 - .58 caliber Minié ball]] | ||
[[File:JohnC 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[File:JohnC 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzleloader is seen on the far right.]] | ||
==Remington 1866 Derringer== | ==Remington 1866 Derringer== | ||
John Carter ([[Taylor Kitsch]]) uses | John Carter ([[Taylor Kitsch]]) uses a [[Remington 1866 Derringer]] at the film's ending. | ||
[[Image:Remington1866Derringer4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 | [[Image:Remington1866Derringer4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Remington 1866 Derringer - .41 rimfire]] | ||
[[File:John Carter Derringer.jpg|thumb|none|601px|John Carter fires his Derringer.]] | [[File:John Carter Derringer.jpg|thumb|none|601px|John Carter fires his Derringer.]] | ||
==Wheellock Pistol== | ==Wheellock Pistol== | ||
Kantos Kan ([[James Purefoy]]) and Tardos Mors ([[Ciarán Hinds]]) | Kantos Kan ([[James Purefoy]]) and Tardos Mors ([[Ciarán Hinds]]) fire [[Wheellock Pistol]]s during the final battle. | ||
[[Image:Wheel lock.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Wheellock pistol]] | [[Image:Wheel lock.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Wheellock pistol]] | ||
[[File:John Carter pistol 1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Kantos Kan ([[James Purefoy]]) holds the pistol.]] | [[File:John Carter pistol 1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Kantos Kan ([[James Purefoy]]) holds the pistol.]] | ||
[[File:John Carter pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Tardos Mors ([[Ciarán Hinds]]) with | [[File:John Carter pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Tardos Mors ([[Ciarán Hinds]]) with a Wheellock Pistol.]] | ||
==Thark | ==Thark Rifles== | ||
Many | Many Tharks (Green Martian clan) use Thark Martian rifles in many scenes. Of course, it was futurised guns, but, after closing inspection of the original movie props, it seems, that's this futusistic rifles were made from [[Tanegashima]]s (of course, a modern replicas). | ||
[[Image:Thark Guns.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Various Thark Martian Rifle.]] | [[Image:Thark Guns.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Various Thark Martian Rifle.]] | ||
[[File:John Carter tanegashima 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thark | [[Image:Thark rifle photoshop.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A photoshoping compilation of the movie props and modern Tanegashima replica. The serpent for the match and closing powderbox (1), which is almost similar on the Tanegashima and Thark rifle. The pistol-grip buttstock (2) which is also almost similar. Of course, the movie prop is equipped with some part of other guns (percussion hammer) as well as some junks, to look more futuristic, as well, it's sawn in half, but the basing gun is Tanegashima.]] | ||
[[File:John Carter tanegashima 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tars Tarkas ([[Willem Dafoe]]) and Tal Hajus ([[Thomas Haden Church]]) both | [[Image:TanegashimaGun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Japanese "Tanegashima" matchlock arquebus.]] | ||
[[File:John-carter-new-trailer-sniper-rifle-alien.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:John Carter tanegashima 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Thark displays his rifle.]] | ||
[[File:John-Carter-Green-Alien-With-A-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:John Carter tanegashima 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tars Tarkas ([[Willem Dafoe]]) and Tal Hajus ([[Thomas Haden Church]]) both carry Thark rifles.]] | ||
[[File:John-carter-new-trailer-sniper-rifle-alien.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A scoped Thrak rifle.]] | |||
[[File:John-Carter-Green-Alien-With-A-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sola brandishes her rifle.]] | |||
[[File:John Carter tanegashima 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:John Carter tanegashima 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:John Carter tanegashima 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sola ([[Samantha Morton]]) fires her rifle.]] | [[File:John Carter tanegashima 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sola ([[Samantha Morton]]) fires her rifle.]] | ||
[[File:John Carter tanegashima 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thark fires his rifle | [[File:John Carter tanegashima 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Thark fires his rifle during the final battle.]] | ||
[[File:John Carter tanegashima 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:John Carter tanegashima 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:John Carter tanegashima 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sarkoja ([[Polly Walker]]) threatens Sola.]] | [[File:John Carter tanegashima 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sarkoja ([[Polly Walker]]) threatens Sola.]] | ||
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John Carter is a 2012 American science fiction film directed by Andrew Stanton, based on the Barsoom novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The film primarily adapts the first novel of the series, A Princess of Mars. This film is one of only two film adaptations of the Barsoom series produced to date, despite decades of attempts to produce a big-budget adaptation. Originally envisioned to be the start of a trilogy, the film ended up being one of the largest box office bombs in cinema history, leading Disney to cancel all future plans.
In 1868, former Confederate States Army captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) is transported from Earth to the barren world of Barsoom, known to Carter as Mars. There, he finds himself thrust into the middle of a massive civil war and fights to bring peace to the world along with princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins).
The following weapons were used in the film John Carter (2012):
John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) is seen pulling a Colt 1851 Navy on a bartender at the film's beginning. Colonel Powell (Bryan Cranston) is also seen holding a Colt.
Colt Dragoon
Carter is also seen holding a Colt Dragoon pistol when facing down an Apache warband. Some Apaches are also seen with these revolvers.
Percussion Shotgun
The bartender attempts to pull a double-barreled Percussion Shotgun from behind his counter before Carter can pull his revolver.
Spencer 1860 Carbine
The Spencer 1860 Carbine is seen in the hands of several of Powell's cavalry troops as well as Apaches.
Springfield Model 1861
An Apache is briefly seen with a Springfield 1861 rifle.
Remington 1866 Derringer
John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) uses a Remington 1866 Derringer at the film's ending.
Wheellock Pistol
Kantos Kan (James Purefoy) and Tardos Mors (Ciarán Hinds) fire Wheellock Pistols during the final battle.
Thark Rifles
Many Tharks (Green Martian clan) use Thark Martian rifles in many scenes. Of course, it was futurised guns, but, after closing inspection of the original movie props, it seems, that's this futusistic rifles were made from Tanegashimas (of course, a modern replicas).
