Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Matthew J — 01 Jan 2013

Possibly the greatest action-adventure film of all time.

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Matthew J on 01 Jan 2013.

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

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