When it comes to action-adventure films, moviegoers need to look no further than the Indiana Jones franchise starring Harrison Ford. The first film in the series, Raiders of the Lost Ark, brought the fun and excitement of pulp action adventures from the early days of film, mixed in with some swashbuckling action. However, for the second film, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the creators wanted to take a small step back in time.
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