
Rescue Squad Mater(2008)
Lightning McQueen and Mater are driving in Radiator Springs and drive past Red, who is hosing some plants near Stanley. Mater tells Lightning that he used to be a firetruck, but Lightning doesn't believe Mater.


Mater is a matador fighting a herd of bulldozers in Spain. When Lightning McQueen enters the story, the bulldozers begin to chase him due to his red paint.

Larry the Cable Guy
Mater (voice)

Keith Ferguson
Lightning McQueen (voice)

Lindsey Collins
Mia (voice)

Elissa Knight
Tia (voice)

Peter Sohn
Additional Voice Talent (voice)

Bob Peterson
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Bob Scott
Additional Voice Talent (voice)

Bret Parker
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
El Materdor is a animation film released in 2008 exploring themes of short film. Directed by John Lasseter, it stars Larry the Cable Guy, Keith Ferguson, Lindsey Collins. Mater is a matador fighting a herd of bulldozers in Spain. When Lightning McQueen enters the story, the bulldozers begin to chase him due to his red paint.
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