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Raiders of the Lost Ark
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Director:
Writers:
Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay)
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Release Date:
12 June 1981 (USA) See more »
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Tagline:
Indiana Jones - the new hero from the creators of JAWS and STAR WARS.
Plot:
Archeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
Awards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 24 wins & 21 nominations See more »
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My favorite movie of all time! See more (604 total) »


Additional Details

Also Known As:
"Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" - South Africa (English title) (DVD box title), USA (video title)
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Runtime:
115 min
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Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
Certification:
USA:PG (edited for re-rating) (certificate #26345) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Italy:T | Iceland:12 | Finland:K-11 (DVD rating) | South Korea:12 | Brazil:Livre | Peru:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M (DVD rating) | Australia:PG | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Israel:PG | Netherlands:12 (DVD rating) | Norway:15 (re-rating) | Norway:16 (original rating) | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:15 (cut) | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (re-rating) (2004) | UK:PG (video rating) (1987) | West Germany:16 | Canada:G (Quebec) (re-rating) (2003) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) (original rating)

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Traditionally when one of his films is about to open, George Lucas goes on holiday to get away from all the hoopla. As Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) was just about to open, Lucas went to Hawaii where he was joined by Steven Spielberg. When the grosses for Lucas's film came in, and it was clear that his movie was going to be a hit, Lucas relaxed and was able to discuss other topics with his friend. It was at this point that Spielberg confessed he always wanted to direct a James Bond film, to which Lucas told him he had a much better idea - an adventure movie called "Raiders of the Lost Ark". The conversation came up while the two were making a sand castle. After their trip, they got together and developed the script with Lawrence Kasdan.See more »
Goofs:
Continuity: When Marion hides in the wicker basket, the top of the basket is on slightly crooked. In the very next frame it's totally straight.See more »
Quotes:
[first lines]
Satipo:[picking up poison dart] The Hovitos are near. The poison is still fresh, three days. They're following us.
Barranca:If they knew we were here, they would've killed us already.
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Soundtrack:
I am the Monarch of the SeaSee more »

FAQ

What is the golden head at the beginning?
How did Indy survive when the Nazi submarine submerged?
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71 out of 115 people found the following review useful.
My favorite movie of all time!, 19 April 2001
Author: Aaron1375 from Alabama

There are few movies I can watch over and over again, but this is one of them. This movie has it all: action, romance, comedy, and suspense. Harrison Ford is at his best as Dr. Jones, one of the most exciting archeologist ever. From the start to the end you are hooked to this movie. I love the opening when he as to dodge traps as he tries to get this treasure, I love it when he is running through the streets trying to save the girl, I just love every bit of it. Spielburg said he wanted a b-type movie like he remembered from his youth, but this far surpasses any b movie and any a movie as far as I am concerned.

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