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Les Aventuriers de l'arche perdue

Original title: Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • 1981
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
1.1M
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Les Aventuriers de l'arche perdue (1981)
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In 1936, archaeologist Indiana Jones is tasked by Army Intelligence to help locate a legendary ancient power, the Ark of Covenant, before the Nazis get it first.In 1936, archaeologist Indiana Jones is tasked by Army Intelligence to help locate a legendary ancient power, the Ark of Covenant, before the Nazis get it first.In 1936, archaeologist Indiana Jones is tasked by Army Intelligence to help locate a legendary ancient power, the Ark of Covenant, before the Nazis get it first.

  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Kasdan
    • George Lucas
    • Philip Kaufman
  • Stars
    • Harrison Ford
    • Karen Allen
    • Paul Freeman
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    1.1M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    307
    73
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Kasdan
      • George Lucas
      • Philip Kaufman
    • Stars
      • Harrison Ford
      • Karen Allen
      • Paul Freeman
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 199Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #59
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 41 wins & 24 nominations total

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    Harrison Ford
    • Indy
    Karen Allen
    Karen Allen
    • Marion
    Paul Freeman
    Paul Freeman
    • Belloq
    John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies
    • Sallah
    Ronald Lacey
    Ronald Lacey
    • Toht
    Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott
    • Brody
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Satipo
    Wolf Kahler
    Wolf Kahler
    • Dietrich
    Anthony Higgins
    Anthony Higgins
    • Gobler
    Vic Tablian
    Vic Tablian
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    Don Fellows
    Don Fellows
    • Col. Musgrove
    William Hootkins
    William Hootkins
    • Major Eaton
    Bill Reimbold
    • Bureaucrat
    Fred Sorenson
    Fred Sorenson
    • Jock
    Patrick Durkin
    Patrick Durkin
    • Australian Climber
    Matthew Scurfield
    Matthew Scurfield
    • 2nd. Nazi
    Malcolm Weaver
    Malcolm Weaver
    • Ratty Nepalese
    • (as Malcom Weaver)
    Sonny Caldinez
    Sonny Caldinez
    • Mean Mongolian
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Kasdan
      • George Lucas
      • Philip Kaufman
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' is acclaimed for its thrilling adventure, iconic characters, and blend of action and humor. Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones is celebrated for charm and charisma. Steven Spielberg's direction and John Williams' score enhance the immersive atmosphere. Themes of ancient artifact quests, good versus evil, and discovery thrill audiences. Practical effects and miniatures are ingenious, solidifying its classic status. The film's influence on the action-adventure genre and popular culture is significant.
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    10belzebuebchen

    A blockbuster how it was meant to be

    Nowadays we keep forgetting how beautiful blockbusters can be. Too much CGI makes everything possible and therefore very often also arbitrary. In Raiders you actually seem to feel the physical pain some of the actors/stuntmen had to go through to provide 2 hours of pure entertainment.

    Of course the story isn't waterproof, the Nazi weren't that present in Egypt in 1936 and how did Indy survive that ride on the submarine again? But lots of good and variable action scenes are accompanied by a story that develops fast and excitingly and is always close to being implausible but luckily never is.

    Spielberg, Lucas and most of all Harrison Ford created a hero that is nowadays iconic. With their attempt to make an homage to adventure comics of the 1930's they created their own legend.

    It's funny, exiting, thrilling and romantic. What more can you ask for?
    10mthompson1450

    What movies should be.

    Absolute perfection from start to finish,pulls you in and doesn't let you go til it's over.. in my top 5 movies of all time.
    10shanrock-33046

    One if not the Greatest Action Adventure Movie Ever

    From an Amazing cast that give you a great story of the old fashion action, adventure, love, comedy plot. It is a good movie with great photography. This is a movie that you will surely not want to ever miss.
    9Nazi_Fighter_David

    Harrison Ford, in the role that suited him best...

    Ford stars as Indiana Jones, an archaeologist adventurer, who spends his time traveling all over the world through jungles, deserts, oceans, and caverns in search for hidden treasures—like the priceless long-lost Ark of the Covenant (the Hebrew sacred artifact that held the supposed Ten Commandments). Unfortunately, a group of treasure-hungry Nazis wants it too, having heard that any army who wins it would receive supernatural powers…

    With his trademark hat, whip, leather jacket, and pistol for backup, our stubborn, intelligent, determined and loyal hero escapes innumerable dangers, evades multiple obstacles including fearsome thugs in a busy Cairo bazaar, and hangs underneath a fast-moving truck in an exciting chase through a road… These are only some of the film's incredible set pieces… Steven Spielberg likable hero is not invincible, though, facing impossible odds, capable of getting beaten, struck violently, heart broken, and falling asleep after the first kiss…

    The villains—especially Indy's suave and cultured French rival wearing a Panama hat and white suits, Rene Belloq (Paul Freeman)—are not really that much different from him, except in their motivation… The shrill heroine, Marion (Karen Allen)—is not the girl always in discomfort either, but a resourceful, dynamic and formidable woman who doesn't require the hero at all…

    "Raiders of the Lost Arc" is a perfect package of unforgettable scenes, countless action, humor, astonishing technical effects, thrilling sequences, and terrific performances… It was followed by three fun sequels
    10iggy-92588

    Just perfect

    Simply the best adventure/action movie of all time. Have nothing to say But perfect. Exiting and amazing through out the whole movie. Harrison Ford plays the role Indiana Jones amazingly. George Lucas and steven Spielberg did an amazing job as well and for me this is the best movie out of the whole Indiana Jones trilogi.

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    • Trivia
      The famous scene in which Indy shoots a marauding and flamboyant swordsman was not in the original script. Harrison Ford was supposed to use his whip to get the sword out of his attacker's hands, but the food poisoning he and the rest of the crew had gotten made him too sick to perform the stunt. After several unsuccessful tries, Ford suggested "shooting the sucker." Steven Spielberg immediately took him up on the idea, and the scene was successfully filmed.
    • Goofs
      In the flying scenes, the map lists several countries by their modern names instead of their 1936 names. Siam did not become Thailand until 1939; Transjordan did not become Jordan until 1949.
    • Quotes

      Marion: You're not the man I knew ten years ago.

      Indiana: It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage.

    • Crazy credits
      The mountain in the Paramount logo dissolves into the mountain in the Peruvian jungle.
    • Alternate versions
      ABC edited 24 seconds from this film for its 1986 network television premiere.
    • Connections
      Edited from Les horizons perdus (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      I am the Monarch of the Sea
      (1878) (uncredited)

      From "H.M.S. Pinafore"

      Music by Arthur Sullivan

      Lyrics by W.S. Gilbert

      Sung a cappella by John Rhys-Davies

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    • What are all these German soldiers doing in British controlled Egypt prior to World War II? Appeasement aside, the British might be a little worried about a large group of armed Germans being in a League of Nations mandated British Protectorate.
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    • Release date
      • September 16, 1981 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Spanish
      • Nepali
      • Hebrew
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Indiana Jones et les Aventuriers de l'arche perdue
    • Filming locations
      • Sidi Bouhlel, Tozeur, Tunisia(city of Cairo)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Lucasfilm
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $248,159,971
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,305,823
      • Jun 14, 1981
    • Gross worldwide
      • $389,925,971
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 55m(115 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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