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Man of Steel (2013)

General Zod

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General Zod in Man of Steel (2013), played by Michael Shannon.

Film guide · 1 film · 2013 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

General Zod on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 2013Main sequence runtime: 2h 23m
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THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays General Zod?

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Michael Shannon portraitMichael Shannonscreen performance

Michael Shannon plays General Zod in Man of Steel.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

General Zod screen credits

Screen credits: Man of Steel (2013) — Michael Shannon as General Zod.

WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU

Signature lines

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“Your father acquitted himself with honor, Kal.”

Man of Steel (2013)

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