
Mater the Greater(2008)
Mater tells Lightning McQueen about his former job as a daredevil.


A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.

Larry the Cable Guy
Mater (voice)

Keith Ferguson
Lightning McQueen (voice)

Elissa Knight
Tia (voice)

Guido Quaroni
Guido (voice)

Lori Alan
Additional Voice Talent (voice)

Mickie McGowan
Additional Voice Talent (voice)

Danny Mann
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Bob Scott
Additional Voice Talent (voice)

Jess Harnell
Additional Voice Talent (voice)

Michael Wallis
Sheriff (voice)
Tokyo Mater is a animation, comedy, family film released in 2008 exploring themes of tokyo, japan, short film. Directed by John Lasseter, it stars Larry the Cable Guy, Keith Ferguson, Elissa Knight. A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.
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