Questions tagged [indiana-jones]
For questions about the "Indiana Jones" franchise, based on the historical adventures of fictional archaeologist Dr Henry "Indiana" Jones. Three films were made between 1981 and 1989, with a fourth film in 2008 and a TV series in 1992; the franchise has since extended to include comics, animations, novels and video games.
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In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), when does this shot of Sean Connery happen?
I was replaying a Super NES video game titled Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures (1994) which has us playing through the stories of the three movies of the (then) trilogy.
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Indiana Jones has been shot nine times. Can you account for all nine?
In the recent movie ''Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'', when Indiana Jones and Helena climb up a wall in the cave of Dionysos, Indiana complains that he can't climb so easily because he's old, ...
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In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, would this event remain hidden from archeologists?
Big spoiler below.
At the end of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,
During the battle,
Wouldn't archeologists have found some remains long before 1969 when the movie happens? Or at least, such ...
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To what extent does Indiana Jones need glasses?
Henry 'Indiana' Jones Jr. sometimes needs to wear glasses but most of the time doesn't seem to need them. Are they prescription? Are they needed for reading (inconsistently)? Is he trying to look ...
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Who empowered the other Grails that appear at the end of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?
After making it past the three tests, "Breath of God", "Name of God" and "Leap of Faith", Indiana enters a small room with an old bent knight sitting and reading a Bible, ...
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Why do the aliens in the Crystal Skull suddenly become malevolent?
The aliens are portrayed as explorers and knowledge seekers. When Spalko presents the skull to them, they are grateful and offer a reward.
Why does the alien suddenly become malevolent, even doing the ...
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On which topic did Indiana Jones write his doctoral thesis?
Henry Walton Jones Jr. (later known as Indiana Jones and Doctor Jones) received an undergraduate degree in archaeology according to this site.
But since he is refered to as Dr. Jones he also must ...
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Why did Willie Scott get on the plane with Indiana Jones?
In the beginning of the Temple of Doom, why wouldn't Willie just stay at the airport with Earl Weber? Maybe even go back to work for Lau Che?
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Why does Henry Jones Jr. uses the nickname Indiana?
As long as I remember the name is Henry Walton Jones Jr, but I have never read why the Indiana nickname.
Is there any background info of this?
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Why was there a 'J' letter on the trap? [duplicate]
In the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) there is a scene with a dreathtrap:
The joke is, naturally, that in the classical latin alphabet there was no ...
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Question about submarine scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark
When the German U-boat leaves for the island in the ocean we see Indiana Jones on the outside of the deck. Any information if the U-boat traveled on the surface the entire way? If it submerged I would ...
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In-universe explanation for Walter Donovan's foolish decision?
"I am not a historian," says Donovan, right after he hears the grave consequence of drinking from the wrong cup. Then, he promptly drinks from the cup that Schneider selects. I find this latter action ...
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: deliberate Star Wars connection?
Near the start of the film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, I've just noticed that the club they leave is called the Obi-Wan Club. Presumably, George Lucas, put this reference in as a joke. Are ...
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What, precisely, were Dr. Jones' degrees?
Clearly it would seem that he has a doctorate in ARCHAEOLOGY - but what else? Not Theology, clearly, but Anthropology? History? Surely there's a novel or television episode or simple screen-cap that ...
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Did Indiana Jones ever get revenge on Lao Che?
Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr. is famously betrayed by his client Lao Che at the beginning of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom". The conflict ends with Indy boarding a freight plane he believes ...
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