Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981)
“The return of the great adventure.”
Overview
When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$390M
Cast
Harrison Ford
as Indiana Jones
Karen Allen
as Marion Ravenwood
Paul Freeman
as Dr. René Belloq
John Rhys-Davies
as Sallah
Ronald Lacey
as Major Arnold Toht
Wolf Kahler
as Colonel Dietrich
Anthony Higgins
as Gobler
Denholm Elliott
as Dr. Marcus Brody
Alfred Molina
as Satipo
Vic Tablian
as Barranca / Monkey Man
Don Fellows
as Col. Musgrove
William Hootkins
as Major Eaton
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$390M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Lucasfilm Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Raiders of the Lost Ark?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).
What is Raiders of the Lost Ark about?▼
When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.
Who directed Raiders of the Lost Ark?▼
Raiders of the Lost Ark was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1981. It is a adventure, action film.
How long is Raiders of the Lost Ark?▼
Raiders of the Lost Ark has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Raiders of the Lost Ark?▼
The cast of Raiders of the Lost Ark includes Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, Paul Freeman as Dr. René Belloq, John Rhys-Davies as Sallah, Ronald Lacey as Major Arnold Toht and more.
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