1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark Premieres in Theaters

On June 12, 1981, moviegoers met the fedora-wearing, whip-cracking archaeologist who made history cool—Indiana Jones! Raiders of the Lost Ark premiered and instantly became a cinematic sensation. Directed by Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford, it redefined action-adventure for generations. Want more blockbuster beginnings? Click below and take the plunge!

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