Raiders of the Lost Ark
“The return of the great adventure.”
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.
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Top Cast
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Harrison Ford
Indiana Jones
Karen Allen
Marion Ravenwood
Paul Freeman
Dr. René Belloq
John Rhys-Davies
Sallah
Ronald Lacey
Major Arnold Toht
Wolf Kahler
Colonel Dietrich
Anthony Higgins
Gobler
Denholm Elliott
Dr. Marcus Brody
Alfred Molina
Satipo
Vic Tablian
Barranca / Monkey Man
Don Fellows
Col. Musgrove
William Hootkins
Major Eaton
George Harris
Katanga
Fred Sorenson
Jock
Anthony Chinn
Mohan
Eddie Tagoe
Messenger Pirate
Bill Reimbold
Bureaucrat
Patrick Durkin
Australian Climber
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 7, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$389.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
21.66x
+$371.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Original Score
- John Williams, London Symphony Orchestra
- Original Title
- Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, German, Hebrew, Arabic, Nepali
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $389.9M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
Lawrence Kasdan, Philip Kaufman, George Lucas
John Williams, London Symphony Orchestra
Douglas Slocombe, Paul Beeson
Michael Kahn
George Lucas, Howard G. Kazanjian, Frank Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Spielberg
Director
Frank Marshall
Producer
Michael Kahn
Editor
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Norman Reynolds
Production Design
Glenn Randall Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Deborah Nadoolman Landis
Costume Design
Richard Edlund
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lawrence Kasdan
Screenplay
Thomas G. Smith
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bruce Nicholson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raiders of the Lost Ark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Raiders of the Lost Ark?
The principal cast of Raiders of the Lost Ark includes Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Ronald Lacey.
When was Raiders of the Lost Ark released and how long is it?
Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Raiders of the Lost Ark?
Raiders of the Lost Ark had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $389.9M at the worldwide box office (21.66 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Raiders of the Lost Ark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raiders of the Lost Ark was composed by John Williams, London Symphony Orchestra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raiders of the Lost Ark?
Raiders of the Lost Ark holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).