Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Jacob D — 19 Nov 2016

My second favourite action movie ever put on screen.

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Jacob D on 19 Nov 2016.

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

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