1936
Archaeologist Indiana Jones races Belloq and the Nazis to find the Ark of the Covenant, believed to grant invincible power. After locating the Ark in Egypt and escaping a trap, Jones and Marion secure it, but the Nazis intercept their ship and recapture the artifact and Marion. Jones follows them to a remote island where Belloq prepares to open the Ark, threatening to destroy it if Marion is not released. As the Ark is opened, divine spirits emerge, killing Belloq and the Nazis, while Jones and Marion survive by closing their eyes before the Ark is stored in a secret government warehouse.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Raiders of the Lost Ark follows Indiana Jones as he recovers ancient artifacts and battles Nazis from the jungles of Peru to the deserts of Egypt.
Open full beat sheetIndiana Jones is listed as Archaeologist. Adventurous, skilled with a bullwhip, wears a leather jacket and felt hat. In the parsed data, Indiana Jones is connected to 45 scenes, 90 dialogue lines, 91 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
45 scenes / 90 dialogue linesMarion Ravenwood is listed as Bar Owner. Daughter of Abner Ravenwood, tough and independent. In the parsed data, Marion Ravenwood is connected to 20 scenes, 44 dialogue lines, 44 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
20 scenes / 44 dialogue linesSallah is listed as Digger / Friend. Egyptian excavator, loyal friend to Indy. In the parsed data, Sallah is connected to 11 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
11 scenes / 4 dialogue linesEmile Belloq is listed as Archaeologist / Antagonist. French archaeologist, Indy's rival, works with the Nazis. In the parsed data, Emile Belloq is connected to 7 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
7 scenes / 11 dialogue linesSatipo is listed as Guide. Peruvian guide, treacherous and fearful. In the parsed data, Satipo is connected to 6 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
6 scenes / 13 dialogue linesBelzig is listed as Nazi Agent. Sadistic German agent. In the parsed data, Belzig is connected to 6 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
6 scenes / 11 dialogue linesShliemann is listed as Nazi Colonel. High-ranking Nazi officer in charge of the dig. In the parsed data, Shliemann is connected to 6 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
6 scenes / 8 dialogue linesGobler is listed as Nazi Officer. Shliemann's aide. In the parsed data, Gobler is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMarcus Brody is listed as Museum Curator. Curator of the National Museum, friend of Indy. In the parsed data, Marcus Brody is connected to 5 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
5 scenes / 10 dialogue linesMajor Eaton is listed as Army Officer. Army Intelligence officer. In the parsed data, Major Eaton is connected to 2 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
2 scenes / 12 dialogue linesColonel Musgrove is listed as Army Officer. Army Intelligence officer. In the parsed data, Colonel Musgrove is connected to 2 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
2 scenes / 8 dialogue linesBarranca is listed as Guide. Peruvian guide, hostile toward Indy. In the parsed data, Barranca is connected to 1 scene, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 3 dialogue linesTengtu Hok is listed as Local Leader. Powerful and barbaric local leader in Shanghai. In the parsed data, Tengtu Hok is connected to 1 text mention.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesIndy, Satipo, and Barranca navigate the jungle to find a temple, leading to a confrontation where Indy kills Barranca.
Indiana Jones, Satipo, BarrancaIndy and Satipo enter the temple, navigating traps and spiders.
Indiana Jones, SatipoIndy discovers the remains of Forrestal and navigates a spike trap.
Indiana Jones, SatipoIndy and Satipo cross a pit using a whip.
Indiana Jones, SatipoIndy retrieves the idol, triggering a trap.
Indiana Jones, SatipoIndy and Satipo flee the temple; Satipo betrays Indy and dies.
Indiana Jones, SatipoBelloq confronts Indy and takes the idol.
Indiana Jones, Emile BelloqIndy escapes by plane.
Indiana JonesIndy discusses his findings with Marcus Brody.
Indiana Jones, Marcus BrodyArmy officers brief Indy on the Nazi search for the Ark.
Indiana Jones, Marcus Brody, Colonel Musgrove, Major EatonIndy and Brody discuss the Ark of the Covenant and the mission to find it.
Indiana Jones, Marcus BrodyIndy arrives in Shanghai and is picked up by Kehoe.
Indiana JonesIndy infiltrates the museum to steal the headpiece.
Indiana JonesIndy meets Marion in Nepal to ask about her father's collection.
Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodA spy watches Indy's car depart.
Indiana JonesMarion is confronted by Belzig and his men, leading to a fight.
Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood, BelzigBelzig flees into the night.
BelzigEstablishing shots of Cairo.
Indy and Marion visit Sallah's family.
Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood, SallahIndy and Sallah discuss the Ark and the Nazis.
Indiana Jones, SallahIndy and Marion are stalked through the bazaar.
Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodIndy meets Belloq.
Indiana Jones, Emile Belloq, SallahIndy and Sallah discuss Marion's death and the mission while driving.
Indiana Jones, SallahIndy and Sallah consult with Amir about the headpiece and the location of the Ark.
Indiana Jones, SallahIndy and Sallah coordinate with Omar to reach the dig site.
Indiana Jones, SallahIndy and Sallah observe the German dig site.
Indiana Jones, SallahIndy uses the staff to find the correct location of the Ark.
Indiana Jones, SallahIndy finds Marion tied up but decides to leave her to avoid detection.
Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodBelloq and the Nazis discuss their lack of progress and decide to interrogate Marion.
Emile Belloq, Shliemann, Gobler, Belzig, Marion RavenwoodIndy and Sallah discover the Ark, but are trapped by the Nazis.
Indiana Jones, Sallah, Emile Belloq, Shliemann, GoblerIndy is trapped in the well with snakes; Belloq and the Nazis taunt him and drop Marion in with him.
Indiana Jones, Emile Belloq, Shliemann, Gobler, Marion Ravenwood, BelzigIndy and Marion escape the well by toppling a pillar.
Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodIndy and Marion navigate the catacombs to find an exit.
Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodIndy and Marion sabotage the Flying Wing.
Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood, GoblerThe Nazis prepare to transport the Ark.
Emile Belloq, Shliemann, Gobler, Belzig, Sallah, Indiana JonesIndy chases the truck carrying the Ark.
Indiana Jones, Emile Belloq, Shliemann, Gobler, BelzigIndy hides the truck in Omar's garage.
Indiana JonesIndy and Marion board the Bantu Wind.
Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood, SallahIndy and Marion share an intimate moment.
Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodThe Ark sits in the hold, causing agitation.
Indy wakes up to find the ship's engines have stopped.
Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodMarion wakes up to find Indy preparing for trouble as the ship's engines shut down.
Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodIndy rushes toward the bow while a messenger pirate tries to intercept him.
Indiana JonesIndy finds Captain Katanga and discovers the ship is surrounded by German submarines.
Indiana JonesIndy and Marion are pursued by Nazis in a mine car through a tunnel; the Nazis are incinerated by an explosion.
Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood, ShliemannIndy and Marion's mine car loses its motor and speeds toward the tunnel exit.
Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodThe mine car crashes through a Nazi bunker at the dock, sending the sentry into the water.
Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodIndy, Marion, and Brody meet with government officials regarding the Ark.
Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood, Marcus Brody, Colonel Musgrove, Major EatonIndy and Marion share a moment after the meeting.
Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood, Marcus BrodyThe Ark is crated and stored in a massive, endless warehouse.
Now this was rather clever. The Staff was really just a big stick - oh, I don't know, say like this - no one really knows for sure. Any way, it was capped by an elaborate headpiece with a carving of the sun at the top. What you had to do was take the Staff to a special map room in Tanis - it had the whole city laid out in miniature on the floor. When you placed the Staff in a certain spot in this room, at a certain time of day, the sun would shine through a hole here in the headpiece and then send a beam of light down here -
I'll tell you something Indy. I've learned to hate you in the last ten years. But somehow, no matter how much I hated you, I always knew that someday you'd come through that door.
I can tell you that. Over the last two years the Nazis have had teams of archeologists running around the world looking for all kinds of religious artifacts.
I'm afraid we must be going now, Dr. Jones. Our prize is awaited in Berlin. But I do not wish to leave you down in that awful place... all alone.
Here it is - "Tanis development proceeding. Acquire headpiece, Staff of Ra, General Tengtu Hok, Shanghai. Locate Abner Ravenwood, U.S."
Yesterday, one of our European sections intercepted a Nazi communiqu from Cairo to Berlin. We don't quite know what to make of it.
I'm afraid an auction is not possible. Your fire is dying here, Fraulein. Why don't you tell us where the piece is right now?
It all has to do with the Ark of the Covenant. The chest the Hebrews used to carry around the Ten Commandments.
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