Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981)- Production Details

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Synopsis

Archeologist and university professor Indiana Jones must retrieve the mythic Lost Ark of the Covenant before it gets into the hands of Adolf Hitler who plans on using its power to guarantee his global conquest.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • June 1, 1981

MPAA Rating

PG

Genres

Romance, Thriller, Action/Adventure

Run Time

1 hour 55 minutes

Distributors

Paramount Pictures

Also Known As

  • Indiana Jones

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Tunisia
  • Kauai, Hawaii, USA
  • Peru
  • France

Produced In

United States
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Directors

Steven Spielberg

Director

Michael D. Moore

2nd unit director (2nd Unit)

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