Indiana Jones - the new hero from the creators of JAWS and STAR WARS.

Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ - perfect

DML Top 50 #6 - Dad's Full (Spoiler) Review and Deep Dive of Raiders of the Lost Ark

"An army which carries the Ark before it... is invincible." - Marcus Brody

Why watch this? This ode to actions serials of the past combined the '80's hottest star and director.

Plot Summary: In 1936, archaeologist Indiana Jones is tasked by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis, who believe its power could make their army invincible. He embarks on a thrilling adventure, navigating treacherous locations like Nepal and Egypt while facing off against dangerous adversaries and overcoming perilous obstacles. Joined by his spirited ex-flame Marion Ravenwood, Indy races against time to secure the legendary relic and prevent its devastating power from falling into the wrong hands.

Dad's Preview: George Lucas (Star Wars) and Steven Spielberg (Jaws) worked together on this little side project for the hunky Harrison Ford. The result was a cinematic homage to the one-reel, action-packed serials of the 1930's. Raiders transcends its own genre and stands alone as a masterpiece of the white-knuckle adventure film. It features a stellar supporting cast and an amazing John Williams' soundtrack. The result was solid gold. This film catapulted Ford's career as a legitimate international superstar, and gave Spielberg the power to make any film he wanted.

Lucasfilm Ltd.; Paramount Pictures