Raiders of the Lost Ark
"The return of the great adventure."
Originally released in 1981. Raiders of the Lost Ark is a adventure/action film. directed by Steven Spielberg.
Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, and Paul Freeman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 12, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (13,341 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$389.9M
21.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $389,925,971
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Raiders of the Lost Ark?
Raiders of the Lost Ark was directed by Steven Spielberg.
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).
When was Raiders of the Lost Ark released?
Raiders of the Lost Ark was released on June 12, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Raiders of the Lost Ark?
The main cast of Raiders of the Lost Ark includes Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Ronald Lacey.
Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching?
Raiders of the Lost Ark has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 13,341 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.