Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Kurt M — 19 Dec 2012

One of my favorite adventure films as well as the best in the Indiana Jones series.

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Kurt M on 19 Dec 2012.

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

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