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7.9/10 1981 1h 55m Released

The return of the great adventure.

When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

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Top Cast

Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford
Indiana Jones
Karen Allen
Karen Allen
Marion Ravenwood
Paul Freeman
Paul Freeman
Dr. René Belloq
John Rhys-Davies
John Rhys-Davies
Sallah
Ronald Lacey
Ronald Lacey
Major Arnold Toht
Wolf Kahler
Wolf Kahler
Colonel Dietrich
Anthony Higgins
Anthony Higgins
Gobler
Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
Dr. Marcus Brody
Alfred Molina
Alfred Molina
Satipo
Vic Tablian
Vic Tablian
Barranca / Monkey Man
Don Fellows
Don Fellows
Col. Musgrove
William Hootkins
William Hootkins
Major Eaton
George Harris
George Harris
Katanga
Fred Sorenson
Fred Sorenson
Jock
Anthony Chinn
Anthony Chinn
Mohan
Eddie Tagoe
Eddie Tagoe
Messenger Pirate

Reviews

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**Trailblazers of a Lost Art** Little wonder James Cameron and Joss Whelon movies are the biggest box-office earners. They are masters of cinematic rhetoric. The unfolding dramatic situations and controlled dialogue are meticulously contrived. Cameron could probably have potted more if it wasn't for his earnest, simplistic messages (rich bad; nature good). All three movies (_Titanic_, _Avatar_, _Avengers_) plot…

Gimly 7/10

I think for a lot of people, Raiders is their favourite (x) movie. Be that their favourite adventure movie, favourite '80s movie, favourite Spielberg movie, whatever. None of those ring true for me, but it is my favourite Indiana Jones movie. I was a mad fiend for Temple of Doom as a kid, and I've managed to make multiple teachers put The Last Crusade on in class, so I'm quite a fan of the franchise, but Raiders is…

Kamurai 7/10

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. For Spielberg's American Alan Quartermaine, I can certainly understand what the hype is about, but I've never been a big fan myself. For starters, Nazis are boring. I'm sure they were all the rage once upon a time as a classic villain, but it doesn't do much for me. Harrison Ford, of course, carries the movie, but Karen Allen plays really well with him…

John Critic 10/10

5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My favorite action film of all time due to one of the most iconic death scenes at the end being my personal favorite and being featured in my melt movie lists on many different websites!!!

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FAQ about Raiders of the Lost Ark

What is Raiders of the Lost Ark about?
When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.
When was Raiders of the Lost Ark released?
Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in 1981.
What genres does Raiders of the Lost Ark belong to?
Raiders of the Lost Ark is categorised as Adventure, Action.
Who stars in Raiders of the Lost Ark?
The cast of Raiders of the Lost Ark includes Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Ronald Lacey.