Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Genni R — 05 May 2016

Classic!! Great movie of good guys vs bad guys!! Kids loved it!!

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Genni R on 05 May 2016.

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

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