The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
Synopsis
One of the first 'Making of...' movies to become a hit in its own right, this documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Raiders of the Lost Ark, about the quest to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. Included are interviews with stars Harrison Ford and Karen Allen, director Steven Spielberg and other members of the cast and crew who talk about the experience of making the film, as well as all of the effort that went into it.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Schuman
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Davis Knight, Phillip Schuman
- Original Title
- The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Schuman
Lee Davis Knight, Phillip Schuman
Phillip Schuman
Sidney Ganis
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Phillip Schuman
Director
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What is The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' about?
One of the first 'Making of...' movies to become a hit in its own right, this documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Raiders of the Lost Ark, about the quest to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. Included are interviews with stars Harrison Ford and Karen Allen, director Steven Spielberg and other members of the cast and crew who talk about the experience of making the film, as well as all of the effort that went into it.
Who directed The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'?
The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' was directed by Phillip Schuman.
Who stars in The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'?
The principal cast of The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' includes Scott Beach, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Frank Marshall, Howard G. Kazanjian.
When was The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' released and how long is it?
The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 58m.