Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Chandler P — 25 Jul 2014

A sensational adventure film. My childhood wouldn't have been complete without it.

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Chandler P on 25 Jul 2014.

Raiders of the Lost Ark has generally received very positive reviews.

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