Raiders of the Lost Ark

Universal City: Medway Productions, Circa 1981. Draft script for the 1981 film. Dated June 3, 1979, a full two years prior to its release.

A well-loved homage to the serialized Saturday matinee films of the 1930s and 1940s, "Raiders" is the first entry in the lauded Spielberg/Lucas high-adventure trilogy starring Harrison Ford as roguish archaeology professor Indiana Jones. Still one of the highest grossing films of all time. Winner of five Academy Awards and nominated for four others, including Best Picture.

Set in Peru, Egypt, Nepal, and Washington DC, shot on location in England, France, Tunisia, California, and Hawaii.

Self wrappers. Title page present, undated, with credits for George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan. 103 leaves, with last page of text numbered 102. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.

National Registry. Ebert II.

[Book #171961]