Raiders Of The Lost Ark - 1st 10 Minutes (Iconic opening scene FULL)
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Movies & TV Stack Exchange users link it as a reference for the opening scene when answering questions about plot details like the guide's betrayal and the temple's light trap.
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What it is
An uploaded copy of the first ten minutes of Raiders of the Lost Ark, covering Indiana Jones's trek through the South American jungle and the booby-trapped temple. The uploader, a screenwriter training outfit, posted it as one continuous clip because they couldn't find one elsewhere.
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Cites zircon · 2021-11 · Movies & TV Stack Exchange · on “How does the "light trap" work?”
In the opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark , Indiana Jones encounters a trap where blocking a shaft of light with his hand causes spikes to shoot out of the wall next to him: This always bugged me, as such a trap would probably require some kind of light sensor, which would be far too advanced for an ancient civilization to create. Is there any explanation offered for how this trap works?
Cites OldPadawan · 2023-04 · Movies & TV Stack Exchange · on “Why did the guide pull his gun on Indy?”
Why did the guide pull his gun on Indy? Very short answer: greed . Once the temple and idol were located, they thought they could keep the gold for themselves. Barranca and Satipo had decided long ago to double-cross Indy and keep the golden idol. Satipo and Barranca then have a fast, silent communication: Barranca indicates his desire to slit Indy’s throat; Satipo gives him a look that says “ Be patient, you idiot ”. Then, they need the second part of the plan before they can get rid of him. Indy takes the weird feather from the band of his hat. From around its point, he slips a tightly rolled piece of parchment. Barranca and Satipo exchange a quick “ So that’s where is was! ” look. Quotes
Cites haxor789 · 2024-12 · Movies & TV Stack Exchange · on “How does the "light trap" work?”
Is there any explanation offered for how this trap works? Unfortunately the official answer is most likely: No. The movie [this video] doesn't show it and the screenplay doesn't mention it: The men reach an arch in the hall. The small chamber ahead, which interrupts the hall, is brightly lit by a shaft of sunlight from high above. Indy stops, looks it over. SATIPO: What’s wrong? Are you lost? Indy picks up a stick and throws it through the shaft of light. Giant spikes spring together from the sides of the chamber with a ferocious CLANG! And impaled on the spikes are the remains of a white man, half-fleshed, half skeleton, in explorer-type garb. Indy reaches out and takes hold of the man’s carcass