Raiders of the Lost Ark

In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its awesome powers.

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Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$212,222,025

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$212,222,025

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Summary Details

DistributorParamount Pictures
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Opening$8,305,823
1,078 theaters

Budget$18,000,000

Release DateJun 12, 1981 - Mar 18, 1982

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Running Time1 hr 55 min

GenresAction Adventure

In Release568 days/81 weeks

Widest Release1,078 theaters

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