Kantos Kan is a padwar or lieutenant in the navy of Helium and meets John Carter in the dungeon where he was imprisoned by the Warhoons. They become good friends and Kantos Kan impresses John Carter with his own fighting abilities during several battles with men and beasts in the arena of the Warhoons. After they escape from the Warhoons they act as Zogandan naval air scouts and Kantos Kan teaches John Carter how to work the fliers which are part of the Zogandan navy. Both later work together to rescue Dejah Thoris from the clutches of Sab Than, prince of Zodanga, who has captured her and wants to marry her against her wishes and against the wishes of the jeddack and people of Helium.In the movie Kantos Kan has a lesser role but does serve to rescue John Carter by strategem and proves that he is a hero of Helium. He does not teach John Carter how to handle the fliers; John Carter has to figure that one out for himself, in a way that makes attending a 3-D version of the movie well worth it! Show less «