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Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981

Raiders of the Lost Ark

English, German, Hebrew, Spanish, Arabic, Nepali

USA

Rating:8.7
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Profile of Raiders of the Lost Ark

The mood of Raiders of the Lost Ark is exciting and humorous. The plot centers around a treasure hunt, adventurers, and a master villain. It is an action movie. Stylistically, Raiders of the Lost Ark has a Hollywood tone. In approach, it is fantastical. The pacing is fast. Raiders of the Lost Ark happens in the 1930s. Visually, it involves special effects. The movie is known for being a modern classic, a blockbuster, and an award winner. Raiders of the Lost Ark is especially suggested for teens, a boys' night, and a family outing. Note that it includes mild violent content.

Summary of Raiders of the Lost Ark

Action-packed and adventure-filled, Raiders of the Lost Ark is director Steven Spielberg's loving homage to the Saturday matinee cliffhanger serials of his childhood. When the Allies discover the Nazis are planning to use the Lost Ark of the Covenant as a weapon, the U.S. government enlists archaeologist-adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) to locate the biblical treasure chest where the remains of the broken tablets of the Ten Commandments were placed. En route, Jones and his feisty ex-girlfriend, Marion (Karen Allen), must escape the clutches of evil Nazis, duplicitous "natives," and a nest of venomous snakes--not to mention the wrath of God. The groundbreaking special effects and furious, never-ending pace make for a stylish whirlwind of a movie, topped off with a fabulous sense of humor. This bare-knuckled, barnstorming, pot-boiling, eye-popping bucket of Technicolor popcorn became Paramount Pictures' highest-grossing film, and deservedly so--Raiders of the Lost Ark is quite simple one of the most enjoyable movies ever made.

Details

Language: English, German, Hebrew, Spanish, Arabic, Nepali
Country: USA
Release date: 12 June 1981
Runtime: 115 min
Awards: Academy Awards

Awards

Awarded Best Art Direction at the 1981 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Art Direction at the 1981 Academy Awards
Norman Reynolds for Best Art Direction at the 1981 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Film Editing at the 1981 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Sound at the 1981 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Sound Effects Editing at the 1981 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Visual Effects at the 1981 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Visual Effects at the 1981 Academy Awards

Cast and Crew

Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark
Harrison Ford

as Indiana Jones

Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark
Karen Allen

as Marion Ravenwood

Photos

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Producer George Lucas on the set of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Producer George Lucas on the set of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Ronald Lacey in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Ronald Lacey in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Clips

Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark: Trailer

Critics Reviews

Variety
Spielberg has deftly veiled proceedings in a sense of mystical wonder that makes it all the more easy for viewers to suspend disbelief and settle back for the fun.
TV Guide
Ford's performance is an underrated but remarkable achievement; he succeeds in fully embodying a comic-book style hero without ever descending into camp.

Users Reviews

Awesome
Awesome movie. One of the best till date. Full of action from start till end. Story never looses the grip. Work of art by Speilberg and Lucas.
This movie is nothing short of pure, action packed fun. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have outdone themselves. There is plenty of action, great acting (Harrison Ford always delivers the goods), and a strong story. What I love...
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