Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark
Release: June 12, 1981
Budget: $20,000,000 (estimated)
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $390,000,000
Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark is a historical action movie, the first in the Indiana Jones series. The movie tells the story of archaeologist, Dr. Jones’ challenge to beat the Nazis in a search for the Ark of the Covenant. The film is chock-packed with fun and action. The perfect pick for family movie night.
This movie is an award winning Spielberg masterpiece. It has it all – a fantastic cast, a humorous script and action.
Casting
Dr. Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones, Jr. (Harrison Ford) is the protagonist of the film. Jones, a tenured professor of archaeology, is characterized by his bullwhip, fedora, satchel, and leather jacket.
Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) is an old love interest of Indiana Jones and the daughter of a professor of archaeology, Indiana’s mentor. In the film Marion helps Indiana with his quest to locate the Ark of the Covenant.
Dr. René Emile Belloq (Paul Freeman), Indiana’s adversary is a French archaeologist who follows Indiana and takes credit for his findings.
Awards & Nominations
Academy Awards
- Won - Best Art Direction - Norman Reynolds, Leslie Dilley, and Michael D. Ford
- Nominated - Best Director - Steven Spielberg
- Nominated - Best Picture - Frank Marshall
- Nominated - Best Cinematography - Douglas Slocombe
- Won - Best Film Editing - Michael Kahn
- Nominated - Best Original Score - John Williams
- Won - Best Sound - Bill Varney, Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker, and Roy Charman
- Won - Best Sound Effects Editing - Ben Burtt, and Richard L. Anderson
Golden Globe Awards
BAFTA Awards
- Nominated - Best Film - Frank Marshall
- Nominated - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Denholm Elliott
- Nominated - Best Film Music - John Williams
- Nominated - Best Cinematography - Douglas Slocombe
- Nominated - Best Editing - Michael Kahn
- Nominated - Best Sound - Bill Varney, Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker, and Roy Charman
Hugo Awards
- Won - Best Dramatic Presentation
Saturn Awards
- Won - Best Fantasy Film
- Won - Best Director - Steven Spielberg
- Won - Best Actor - Harrison Ford
- Won - Best Actress - Karen Allen
- Nominated - Best Supporting Actor - Paul Freeman
- Won - Best Writing - Lawrence Kasdan
- Won - Best Music - John Williams
- Won - Best Special Effects - Richard Edlund
- Nominated - Best Costume - Deborah Nadoolman
I want to know:
Who composed the music for Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark?
The unforgettable sound track was composed by John Williams who also wrote the music for Jaws and Star Wars.
