The character's name "Indiana" was inspired by Lucas's dog, an Alaskan Malamute named Indiana.
The character's name "Indiana" was inspired by Lucas's dog, an Alaskan Malamute named Indiana.
While Harrison Ford is now synonymous with Indiana Jones, Tom Selleck was initially considered for the role.
While Harrison Ford is now synonymous with Indiana Jones, Tom Selleck was initially considered for the role.
The tank chase scene in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" involved a real tank crushing through a mock-up of a Nazi tank
The tank chase scene in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" involved a real tank crushing through a mock-up of a Nazi tank
The refrigerator scene in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" where Indy survives a nuclear blast by hiding in a lead-lined refrigerator was criticized for its implausibility.
The refrigerator scene in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" where Indy survives a nuclear blast by hiding in a lead-lined refrigerator was criticized for its implausibility.
While Steven Spielberg directed the films, George Lucas played a significant role in creating the stories and characters.
While Steven Spielberg directed the films, George Lucas played a significant role in creating the stories and characters.