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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1989

A legendary archaeologist's quest for the Holy Grail becomes a deeply personal journey, forcing him to confront his father and the complex history of their family. Facing perilous traps and ruthless enemies, Indiana Jones must navigate treacherous paths to uncover the secrets of the sacred cup. The stakes are incredibly high as he races against a formidable foe to claim the Grail and its power.

A legendary archaeologist's quest for the Holy Grail becomes a deeply personal journey, forcing him to confront his father and the complex history of their family. Facing perilous traps and ruthless enemies, Indiana Jones must navigate treacherous paths to uncover the secrets of the sacred cup. The stakes are incredibly high as he races against a formidable foe to claim the Grail and its power.

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Ratings and Reviews for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

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Metacritic

65

Metascore

8.6

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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84%

TOMATOMETER

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94%

User Score

IMDb

8.2 /10

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TMDB

78

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Awards & Nominations for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

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43rd British Academy Film Awards 1990

Sean Connery
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Sean Connery
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Best Sound

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Best Special Visual Effects

47th Golden Globe Awards 1990

Sean Connery
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

Sean Connery

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Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery) is the renowned father of Henry “Indiana” Jones Jr. As an ardent archaeologist, his passion for ancient artifacts has been inherited by his adventurous son, who, as a young Boy Scout in 1912, embarks on a scouting expedition in the majestic Utah mountains. During this adventure, he encounters a band of thieves who are illicitly plundering the nation’s heritage, specifically the Cross of Coronado, a priceless relic dating back to the 1520s, hidden within an ancient cave. Firmly believing that national treasures deserve a place in a museum, Indy takes it upon himself to recover the artifact.

In a thrilling chase, Indy gallops away on horseback, pursued relentlessly by the thieves until he boards a train transporting animals for a circus. This leads to a series of comical yet perilous encounters, as he finds himself submerged in a tub of snakes—his greatest fear—and battling within a lion’s cage armed only with a whip. Although he makes it home, the sheriff catches up with him, arriving alongside the bandits, pressuring Indy to return the artifact they claim he stole. As a final act of mockery, the chief thief places a Fedora hat on Indy’s head.

Fast forward to 1938, Indy finds himself battling a rival on a ship for the Cross of Coronado, reclaiming it with the belief that it rightfully belongs in a museum. Now at university, his life takes an unexpected turn when he receives a brown package from Venice—a diary belonging to his father filled with insights about the legendary Holy Grail, a chalice believed to have been used by Jesus during the Last Supper, entrusted to Joseph of Arimathea.

Indy’s journey deepens as he learns from Walter Donovan (Julian Glover), a wealthy museum benefactor who informs him that his father, Henry, has gone missing while searching for the second marker that leads to the Grail’s location. This second marker, discovered in a tomb in Venice, can only be found with the clues in Henry’s diary. Here, Indy meets Doctor Elsa Schneider (Alison Doody), who assists him on this perilous quest.

Their adventure takes a perilous turn as they uncover the oil-drenched tunnels where the marker lies, igniting a fire set by the Brotherhood of the Cruciform Sword, a cult devoted to guarding the Grail. Indy frequently grapples with moral dilemmas, especially as their relentless pursuit leads them to learn that Henry is held captive in Castle Brunwald, Germany. As Indy and his father strive to escape, they become embroiled in a larger plot involving the Nazis and Walter Donovan’s ambitions for immortality through the Grail.

With betrayal, refined cleverness, and bravery, Indy pursues a path lined with complex traps designed to safeguard the Grail. Amidst heart-pounding action, Indy chooses a simple carpenter’s cup over ostentatious alternatives, correctly identifying it as the Grail. Walter meets his end by choosing poorly, and with healing water from the cup, Indy saves Henry. However, amid nearly catastrophic events, Elsa attempts to seize the Grail for herself, leading to her tragic demise as she falls into the earth’s crevice. In a poignant moment, Henry urges Indy to relinquish the Grail and allow it to rest, underscoring the film’s theme of self-sacrifice over personal glory.

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Buick

1936

Special

Cadillac

1929

Series 341-B

Citroën

1954

11 Légère Cabriolet

Citroën

1949

Type 23

Dnepr

1988

MT-11

Ford

1951

F-1 Panel

Ford

1914

Model T

Ford

1920

Model T

Ford

1919

Model TT

Ford

1937

V8 De Luxe

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Themes and Keywords

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