Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a 1984 American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz from a story by George Lucas.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a 1984 American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz from a story by George Lucas. It is the second released film in the Indiana Jones series and serves as a prequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark. The film stars Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, with Kate Capshaw and Ke Huy Quan among the supporting cast.
Plot
The film is set in 1935 and follows Indiana Jones after he arrives in British India. He becomes involved in a quest to recover a stolen sacred stone and to free children held by a Thuggee cult.
Production
Steven Spielberg directed the film from a screenplay by Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz, based on a story by George Lucas. The film was produced by Lucasfilm. The original working title was Indiana Jones and the Temple of Death before being changed shortly before filming began.
Release and reception
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was released in 1984 and was commercially successful, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of that year. It was produced for about $28 million. Its darker violence and intensity drew attention from parents and helped prompt the creation of the PG-13 rating in the United States.
Legacy
The film is notable for expanding the Indiana Jones franchise with a darker prequel story and for introducing Short Round, played by Ke Huy Quan in his film debut. It remains a prominent entry in the series and a reference point in discussions of film ratings.
Key facts
- The film follows Indiana Jones in India as he searches for a sacred stone and tries to rescue children taken by a Thuggee cult.
- It was released in 1984 and is the second released Indiana Jones film, though it is set before Raiders of the Lost Ark.
- Harrison Ford reprises his role as Indiana Jones, and Ke Huy Quan made his film debut as Short Round.
- The film’s violence and tone contributed to the creation of the PG-13 rating in the United States.
- It was produced for about $28 million and became one of the highest-grossing films of 1984.
The film is widely known in Canada as part of the Indiana Jones franchise and is commonly discussed in relation to film ratings, blockbuster cinema, and Steven Spielberg’s work.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones_and_the_Temple_of_DoomSupports: Release year, director, writers, story credit, cast, prequel status, and 1935 setting.
- Biography — https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/indiana-jones-temple-of-doom-factsSupports: Commercial performance, production budget, and contribution to the creation of the PG-13 rating.
- D23 — https://www.d23.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-indiana-jones-and-the-temple-of-doom/Supports: Original title Temple of Death and title change shortly before filming.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087469/Supports: Basic film identification, cast, plot synopsis, and PG-13 related note.