Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
A rollicking, warm-hearted adventure full of chases, banter, and father-son sparring that keeps you grinning.
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Raiders of the Lost Ark
A thrilling, globe-trotting adventure with iconic set pieces, humor, and a sense of wonder.
About 1981 film directed by Steven Spielberg
Genres action, treasure hunt
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, Philip Kaufman
Starring Harrison Ford, Alfred Molina, John Rhys-Davies, Karen Allen, Denholm Elliott, Frank Marshall, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey
Music John Williams
Runtime 115 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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