Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Writer: Lawrence Kasdan; George Lucas
- Producer: Howard G. Kazanjian; George Lucas
CGiii Comment
The only reason that this fantastic yarn is included...is, because...it was mentioned in "The Celluloid Closet" - literally blink and you'll miss the 'gay' bit.
Otherwise, sit back on the edge of your seat and enjoy!
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
The year is 1936. An archeology professor named Indiana Jones is venturing in the jungles of South America searching for a golden statue. Unfortunately, he sets off a deadly trap but miraculously escapes. Then, Jones hears from a museum curator named Marcus Brody about a biblical artifact called The Ark of the Covenant, which can hold the key to humanly existence. Jones has to venture to vast places such as Nepal and Egypt to find this artifact. However, he will have to fight his enemy Rene Belloq and a band of Nazis in order to reach it.
Cast & Characters
Harrison Ford as Indy;
Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood;
Paul Freeman as Dr. Rene Belloq;
Ronald Lacey as Major Arnold Toht;
John Rhys-Davies as Sallah;
Denholm Elliott as Dr. Marcus Brody;
Alfred Molina as Satipo;
Wolf Kahler as Colonel Dietrich;
Anthony Higgins as Gobler;
Vic Tablian as Barranca / Monkey Man;
Don Fellows as Col. Musgrove;
William Hootkins as Major Eaton;
Bill Reimbold as Bureaucrat;
Fred Sorenson as Jock;
Patrick Durkin as Australian Climber