Raiders of the Lost Ark Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Sep. 2, 2012

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Release Date: Friday, September 7, 2012 Limited

Director: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Harrison Ford • Karen Allen • Alfred Molina • Ronald Lacey • John Rhys-Davies

PG Action 1 hr, 55 m

4.63 / 5.0

55% WILL SEE 45% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Indiana Jones, archaeology professor and swashbuckling adventurer, has unearthed many an ancient treasure. But now the very future of the world depends on his finding one specific relic. With a bullwhip in his hand and a beautiful lady at his side, Jones journeys from Nepal and Cairo to the Mediterranean, dodging poisons, traps and snakes, battling rivals old and new, all in pursuit of an ancient artifact said to give invincible power to its possessor. It's a battle to a startling finish, a finish dictated by the magic, the light -- and the power -- of the Lost Ark.

Action Adventure

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Who stars in Raiders of the Lost Ark – Cast List

Harrison Ford
... Indiana Jones

Captain America: Brave New World, The Call of the Wild
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Karen Allen
... Marion Ravenwood

Other Mommy, Unsinkable
Alfred Molina
... Satipo

Frozen 2, Rango
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Ronald Lacey
J
John Rhys-Davies
Starbright, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition

Who is making Raiders of the Lost Ark – Crew List

A look at Raiders of the Lost Ark behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Steven Spielberg last helmed The Fabelmans and Jaws.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Screenwriters: —

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Lucasfilm

Production – What we know about the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Key Facts

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark will play in IMAX for a one-week limited engagement from 9/7-9/13. The IMAX release has been digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Raiders of the Lost Ark movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested
Runtime: 1 hr, 55 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Raiders of the Lost Ark: The IMAX Experience
Language: English

Raiders of the Lost Ark Trailers and Clips

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Video Clip: 'Beneath the Truck'

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Video Clip: 'Inevitable'

Raiders of the Lost Ark Release Date: When was the film released?

Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 7 , 2012. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including The Words, The Cold Light of Day and Bachelorette. Additional information: IMAX | Re-Release. As a limited release, Raiders of the Lost Ark was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Raiders of the Lost Ark is currently being determined. Stay tuned!