The famous franchise "Indiana Jones": all the films in order, the list of pictures

One of the most famous American film franchises is Indiana Jones. All the films in order (the list includes four pictures) came out on big screens from 1981 to 2008. Who created the image of the legendary archaeologist Jones and why did the film have such success?

"Indiana Jones": all the films in order, the list of pictures, the history of creation

The legendary George Lucas, who created the Star Wars franchise, and the equally legendary Steven Spielberg in 1977, rested in Hawaii and shared ideas about new projects in the future. Then it occurred to them to create a franchise about a valorous archaeologist who, in the name of history, is ready to get involved in the most dangerous adventures. George Lucas became the producer and scriptwriter of the project, and Steven Spielberg sat in the director's chair. This was the beginning of one of the first franchises in Hollywood.

There are fans of the tape who have seen all the films from the Indiana Jones series. In order, the list looks something like this:

• 1981 - "In search of the lost ark".
• 1984 - "Temple of fate".
• 1989 - "The Last Crusade".
• 2008 - "The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull".

Over the years, Frank Marshall was also the producer of the franchise, who directed the films White Convoy and Congo as a director, and oversaw the projects "Back to the Future" and "The Empire of the Sun" as a producer.

The film number 1. "Indiana Jones: In Search of the Lost Ark"

The audience first learned about Indiana Jones in 1981, when the first part of the franchise appeared on the screens. In the shooting of the picture "Indiana Jones: In search of the lost ark" was invested 18 million dollars. At the box office, the film earned an unprecedented amount for those times - more than 380 million.

In the first picture, dedicated to the adventures of a brilliant archeologist, the action takes place in 1936. US intelligence agents turn to Gregory Jones and ask him to help in search of an ancient artifact: an ark in which the stone tablets of the Old Testament are kept. According to legend, this Ark can supply unimaginable power to any army.

Jones agrees to cooperate not only out of interest, but also because intelligence suspects his mentor in treason. Jones travels to Nepal, where he will face fierce competitors who act on behalf of the Fuhrer.

Film number 2. "Temple of Destiny"

The painting "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Destiny" was released in 1984 and had the same success as the first part of the franchise. In the shooting of the next film about a nimble American archaeologist was invested 28 million dollars. At the box office, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Destiny" collected 333 million.

The scenario of the second part of the adventure franchise was more drawn to the genre of the thriller. He narrated about a story that happened to Jones in India in the early 30's. A brave archaeologist decided to help one of the Indian tribes return their shrine, stolen by thugs. And only getting involved in this dangerous story, Jones understands that his idea can cost him his life.

"Temple of Destiny" is replete with dungeons and tunnels, thanks to which we see a rather gloomy atmosphere in the frame. In this style, no part of the franchise has been removed. But the special effects of the Temple of Destiny were awarded the Oscar.

Film No. 3. "The Last Crusade"

In 1989 the tape "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" appeared on the screens. The budget of the film grew to 55 million dollars. Revenues from the rental of paintings exceeded the figure of 470 million dollars.

This time, the "Oscar" was awarded to the picture for "Best Sound". And the action script writer George Lucas moved to a romantic Venice. At the beginning of the film, the viewer is introduced to some facts from the personal life of the archaeologist: for example, a funny story unfolds on the screen when the youngster Jones circled a finger of a well-known archaeologist and bandits; Also a few words about his father. Then the action is postponed in 1938: Indiana is approached by a certain businessman who wants to find the Holy Grail with his help. Jones, maybe, would not agree, but his father, dedicated to studying this issue all his life, suddenly disappears somewhere in Venice. Indiana will have to find not only a historical relic, but also his own eccentric father.

Film number 4. "The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"

The tape "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" was released almost twenty years after the "Last Crusade". Two-hour picture Spielberg managed to shoot for 79 days. The budget was 185 million dollars. Only for the first few days of the hire it was possible to gain 100 million dollars. In total, it was collected in the cinemas 786 million.

This time the opposition of American and Soviet scientists was placed in the center of the story line. Jones, who in the 50's. Studied an unknown aircraft in the "Zone 51", takes as a hostage a fanatical scholar Irina Smalko. A woman with the help of an archaeologist gets what she was looking for, and Indiana is out of sight trying to save her life.

After this incident, Jones takes the development of the FBI. Special services suspect him of cooperation with the USSR. As Indiana unravels this story, you can find out only in the final picture.

Shooting the last movie about Indiana Jones

The adventurous archaeologist Jones has a lot of admirers from all over the world who looked from cover to cover to the movie "Indiana Jones" - all the films in order! The list ended in the fourth part, and for many years nothing is known about the future fate of this charming hero.

Finally, at the beginning of 2016, it became known from official sources that George Lucas had come up with a new plot for the fifth part of the franchise. The protagonist will continue to play Harrison Ford, who at the beginning of filming is already 73 years old.