Directed by Steven Spielberg, from a story by George Lucas, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was inspired by the serials of the 1930's and 1940's… and made Archaeology seem cool and adventurous to a younger audience. The WWII era story concerns Indiana Jones, charged with finding the fabled Ark of the Covenant in Egypt before Adolf Hitler can get hold of it. Hitler believes that the Biblical artifact will make his Nazi army invincible. Historical accuracy is set aside for spectacle and entertainment. Harrison Ford is excellent as Indiana Jones. Karen Allen is beautiful as Marian Ravenwood. The supporting cast is good as well, including John Rhys-Davies and Denholm Elliot.
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| Harrison Ford: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark |
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| Harrison Ford: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark |
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| Harrison Ford: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark |
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| The Ark of the Covenant: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark |
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| Karen Allen: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark |
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| Harrison Ford fights the German Mechanic: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark |
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"Raiders of the Lost Ark"- movie trailer