RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)

The first of what will become three action-packed classics, "Ark" features a renown Dr. Indiana Jones who is hired by the U.S. Government to retrieve the covetous Ark of the Covenant, believed to still contain the original 10 Commandments issued by Jesus to Moses in the biblical days.  Along the way, however, Hitler and his Nazi regime are also after the Ark, and are willing ot go to deadly lengths to obtain it. Meanwhile, Indy's ex-flame, Marion, joins in on the action as she and Indy travel to Nepal and Cairo in hopes of gathering a glimpse of the priceless treasure.

The cast includes Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Denholm Elliott, John Rhys-Davies, Ronald Lacey, and Paul Freeman.

The heroes of Saturday-matinee serials past are back!

#60 on the AFI Top 100.

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK was nominated for the Best Picture award.

Director Steven Spielberg's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is a delightful action adventure comedy. Spielberg received a nomination for best directing.

The Raiders Of The Lost Ark Review

"As exhilarating as a rollercoaster ride...and twice as much fun!"

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