Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Lucas B — 29 May 2017

A classic. This is George Lucas and Harrison Ford at their best (besides Star Wars).

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Lucas B on 29 May 2017.

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

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