Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Lawson M — 07 Sep 2013

Harrison Ford plays Indiana Jones perfectly.

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Lawson M on 07 Sep 2013.

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

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